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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. ...
Mining & Energy
Energy Regulation Board approves 42 licenses, five construction permits
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 42 licences, five construction permits and several licence amendments valued at K608 million aimed at boosting ...
Mining & Energy
KCM reopens Chingola “B” Mine after 18 years, targets higher copper output
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has reportedly officially re-opened the Chingola “B” Mine, 18 years after operations ceased, marking a major milestone in the ...
Mining & Energy
Barrick Lumwana reports progress on super pit copper expansion project
Barrick Lumwana Mine, a subsidiary of Barrick Gold Corporation, says the Super Pit Expansion Project is progressing well. The US$2 billion copper expansion ...
