Mining & Energy
Govt moves to strengthen artisanal mining with new training manuals
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has intensified efforts to formalise and professionalise the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) subsector with the ...
Mining & Energy
EU, COMESA pledge support for Zambia’s mineral value chain, seek stronger joint ventures
The European Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have pledged support for Zambia’s mineral value chain through expanded ...
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Zambia oil marketers deny hoarding, blame diesel shortages on limited pipeline supply
The National Oil Marketing Association (NOMA) has denied allegations that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are deliberately hoarding fuel, saying diesel shortages in Zambia ...
Mining & Energy
Small-scale miners call for national strategy, propose $3 million equipment loan scheme
The Federation of Small-Scale Mining Associations of Zambia (FSSMAZ) has called on the government to adopt a comprehensive national strategy to support small-scale ...
Mining & Energy
Sino Kaiyuan Mining company fined K130,000 for labour law breaches
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has imposed an administrative fine of K130,000 on Sino Kaiyuan Mining Company Limited for multiple labour ...
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Chikote calls for strengthening of state utilities in Africa while boosting private sector participation in energy
Energy Minister, Makozo Chikote, has emphasized that while private sector involvement was vital, governments across Africa must also reinforce state-owned power utilities, which ...
Mining & Energy
Mining, energy dominate as ZEMA approves 96 new development projects across Zambia
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has reportedly approved 96 new development projects across various sectors of the economy following its latest environmental ...
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Mining: Zambia, Morroco, Botswana lead Africa in Investment Attractiveness Index
Zambia has improved its standing as a global mining investment destination after climbing three places in the latest Fraser Institute Annual Survey of ...
Mining & Energy
Preparations in top gear as mining firms commit $2.5 million to hosting global safety event
Zambia’s mining industry has committed more than US$2.5 million towards hosting the 2026 International Mine Rescue Competition (IMRC), a major global safety event ...
Mining & Energy
Govt calls for streamlined mining regulations to ensure clarity, consistency
Hapenga Kabeta, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, has emphasised the need to harmonise and streamline regulations under the ...
