Mingomba Copper Mine eyes Southern Zambia expansion

The Mingomba Copper Mines Project has announced renewed plans to expand its reinvestment programme into the southern part of Zambia, aiming to strengthen its long-term production footprint and deepen linkages with the country’s broader mining value chain.

Mingomba Mine Chief Executive Officer , Mfikeyi Makayi, said the reinvestment drive will focus on enhancing exploration activities, infrastructure development, and preparatory works expected to support large-scale copper production in the coming years.

Makayi made the remarks when she led a delegation from Mingomba Mine on a courtesy call to the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta in Lusaka on Tuesday.

“She said the expansion into the southern region also forms part of the company’s strategy to diversify its operational footprint and improve logistical efficiency within Zambia’s mining sector,” she said.

During the meeting, Makayi also introduced the company’s new Vice President of Projects, Damian Rogers, who will oversee the technical and project development work for the Mingomba Mine.

Meanwhile, Government reaffirmed its expectation that the Mingomba Copper Mines Project remained firmly on course to commence Copper production in the early 2030s.

Speaking during the meeting, Kabeta emphasised that while the Government welcomed continued reinvestment and project development activities, the ultimate measure of success will be the timely commencement of production.

“He stressed that Zambia’s ambition to significantly increase copper output depends on major projects such as Mingomba progressing decisively from the development stage into commercial production within the agreed timelines,” he said.

Kabeta further stated that the Government would continue to closely monitor the project’s progress, ensuring compliance with key development milestones while maintaining a stable, transparent, and predictable investment environment.

The Mingomba Mine is set to become Zambia’s largest Copper Mine with projected production capacity of over 300,000 metric tons per year with an estimated investment of about US$2.5 billion.

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