Mining & Energy
Environmental agency grants approval for establishment of refinery, 77 other projects
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) says it has approved the establishment of a Crude Oil Refinery Plant by Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia scores high in global mining transparency assessment
Zambia has reportedly earned a strong 81-point rating under the 2023 Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard, with the global assessment commending the ...
Mining & Energy
Chanda calls for nationalisation of gemstone sector
United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) leader, Charles Chanda, has called for the nationalisation of Zambia’s gemstone sector, arguing that 100 percent local ...
Mining & Energy
Industry Review: KCM shutdown, New York IPO may signal Vedanta’s long-term revival strategy
As Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) prepares to take its Nchanga Smelter offline for 60 days to undertake critical maintenance works, CopperTech Metals – ...
Mining & Energy
India seeks stronger gemstone trade partnership with Zambia
India is stepping up efforts to deepen trade relations with Zambia’s gemstone industry, with the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) calling ...
Mining & Energy
Zambia reportedly hands energy trader, Vitol, pipeline exclusivity
The Zambian government has reportedly confirmed that global energy trader, Vitol Group, has been granted exclusive access to the Tazama pipeline until September ...
Mining & Energy
ERB approves 32 licences, receives K4.5 billion in investment pledges
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) says it has approved 32 licences, 16 construction permits and various licence amendments with a total investment pledge ...
Mining & Energy
Uranium discovery boosts Muntanga mine prospects
Atomic Eagle has reportedly expanded uranium mineralisation at its wholly owned Muntanga Uranium Project in Zambia after a successful drilling campaign at the ...
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Zambia launches $275m Grid Resilience Programme funded by debt savings
The Zambian Government has announced the launch of a 15-year Grid Resilience Programme, a national infrastructure initiative that converts fiscal gains from sovereign ...
Mining & Energy
South Korean firm finalizes 500MW Power Purchase Agreement with ZESCO
South Korean energy company, KS Eco Solutions Holding Limited, has announced it is finalising the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement with ZESCO ...
