Mining & Energy
‘Electricity supply stable,’ ZESCO rules out nationwide load shedding
ZESCO Limited has assured the nation that Zambia’s electricity supply situation was stable and would remain so for the rest of 2026 and ...
Mining & Energy
Govt suspends export duty on copper concentrates
Government has temporarily suspended export duty on selected copper concentrates in a move aimed at easing the export of stockpiled material and providing ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia launches SADC project to build responsible mineral value chains for energy transition
Zambia has officially launched the implementation phase of a regional project aimed at fostering environmentally and socially responsible, decarbonized and inclusive value chains ...
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Thousand jobs put on hold as KCM announces 60days shut down of Nchanga Smelter
Konkola Copper Mines Plc has announced the commencement of a planned 60-day shutdown of the Nchanga Smelter as part of a comprehensive maintenance ...
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ZCCM-IH takes 30 percent stake in 600mw Sinazongwe Coal Plant to cut hydro dependence
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc has announced a US$54.2 million investment to help close Zambia’s estimated 1,400Mega Watts (MW) baseload deficit and reduce exposure ...
Mining & Energy
China visit inspires calls for small-scale mining reforms
The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has urged government to review environmental compliance fees and regulatory requirements imposed by the ...
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World Bank says global mineral demand could double by 2040. How Zambia stands to gain
The World Bank says global demand for minerals and metals could double by 2040, presenting a significant opportunity for resource-rich countries such as ...
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Trafigura wins $92 million arbitration award against Zambia’s ZCCM-IH
A London arbitration tribunal has ordered ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc, Zambia’s majority state-owned investment company, to pay Trafigura about $92 million in a ...
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Zambia launches $600m debt-for-energy swap to buy back 2053 bonds
Zambia has launched the debt-for-energy conversion, initiating a tender offer to repurchase its U.S.$1,364,725,564 Fixed Rate Step-Up Amortizing Notes due 2053, authorities have ...
Mining & Energy
Firm takes 10% stake in GreenCo to scale Africa’s energy transition
Sanlam Alternative Investments has become the first private institutional shareholder in Africa GreenCo Group Limited, investing US$10 million for a 10 percent stake. ...
