Mining & Energy
KoBold Metals reportedly surpasses 100,000 metres of drilling at Mingomba in major exploration milestone
KoBold Metals Africa says it has surpassed 100,000 metres of drilling at the Mingomba deposit, reportedly the highest total recorded at the site, ...
Mining & Energy
ZESCO blames past govts for power outages, as $90 million Kafue Lower Solar Project kicks off
ZESCO Managing Director, Justin Loongo, says the commencement of the 100-megawatt Kafue Lower Solar Project marks a significant step in strengthening Zambia’s national ...
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Zambia records nearly 747,000 metric tonnes of copper in October, set to meet 2025 target of 1 million tonnes
Zambia’s copper industry has recorded a production of 746,679.4 metric tonnes as of October 31, 2025, positioning the country to meet its one ...
Mining & Energy
Africa to host first energy efficiency conference, as Zambia Monitor secures exclusive Southern Africa coverage
The African Energy Commission (AFREC) will host the inaugural African Energy Efficiency Conference (AfEEC) on 10–11 December 2025 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under ...
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Zambia launches $250 million ASCENT programme to expand access to clean energy
The Zambian government has launched the Accelerated Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Zambia (ASCENT-Zambia) programme, a US$250 million initiative supported by ...
Mining & Energy
Fitch raises 2026 tin price forecast to $35,000 per tonne as supply disruptions persist
Fitch Solutions’ BMI has revised its 2026 tin price forecast upward to US$35,000 per tonne, from an earlier estimate of US$32,000, citing persistent ...
Mining & Energy
Third phase of artisanal mining training kicks off, targets industry safety, formalization
Government has launched the third phase of its nationwide training programme for artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), marking a further step in efforts ...
Mining & Energy
Mukabamo Copper Mines to face stiff penalties for tailings dam collapse in Mwense, Zambian govt vows
Poor structural integrity of the dam embankments and the absence of a protective liner to prevent seepage into underground water led to the ...
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Vedanta plans $1.5 billion U.S. fund for CopperTech to boost KCM output, reinforce Zambia’s copper hub
Vedanta Resources Limited has launched CopperTech Metals Inc., a new U.S.-based company that will own and operate Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia. ...
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Energy Regulation Board approves new electricity tariffs, with 46% reduction for households
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved a new electricity tariff schedule for ZESCO Limited, marking the end of the emergency tariff structure ...
