Mining & Energy
Zambia backs artisanal mining growth, urges investment at Luapula Expo
Zambia’s Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector, citing its importance ...
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After years of stalling, Hichilema launches $315 million hybrid solar project in Chongwe
President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the construction of a 250-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant and a 150-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at the ...
Mining & Energy
Govt warns mining licences not for speculation, as gemstone miners allege discrimination
The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has reiterated its commitment to cancelling mining licences held for speculative purposes or those failing to ...
Mining & Energy
Mining giant, BHP, shows interest in large-scale copper exploration in Zambia
Global mining giant BHP has reportedly expressed strong interest in undertaking large-scale copper exploration in Zambia, in a development that signals growing international ...
Mining & Energy
Fresh ERB approvals estimated at K7.3 billion in investment commitments
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 31 licences, 16 construction permits and several licence inclusions, representing a total investment commitment of K7.3 ...
Mining & Energy
ZESCO expresses support for tough law which prescribes vandalism as non-bailable offense
ZESCO Limited has described the enactment of the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act No. 4 of 2026 as a decisive step in curbing ...
Mining & Energy
Mumbwa gold centre ready for commissioning as Rufunsa facility nears completion
Zambian government says it has completed construction of the Mumbwa Gold Marketing Centre, with the facility now ready for commissioning as part of ...
Mining & Energy
First electric mining truck debuts in Zambia
Zambia has taken a major step toward green mining following the launch of the first-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) mining truck showcase by ...
Mining & Energy
COMESA to launch $25 million ASCENT project preparation facility at investment forum in Nairobi
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) will launch the ASCENT Project Preparation Facility (PPF), a US$25 million World Bank–funded initiative ...
Mining & Energy
Govt unveils updated electrification plan, says $1.52 billion needed to meet 2030 universal access target
Government has launched the updated Rural Electrification Master Plan (REMP) for the period 2025 to 2030, revealing that Zambia will require about US$1.52 ...
