New Zambia mines chamber head concurs with State VP’s concerns about state of key sectors

Newly elected President of the Chamber of Mines Zambia (CMZ) Emmanuel Mutati reports that the concerns voiced by Zambian VP George Kunda regarding the state of some of Zambia’s key industries are valid and real.

Arm and Vale break ground on new Zambia copper mine

Zambian President Rupiah Banda on Thursday presided over the official groundbreaking of the $400-million Konkola North copper mine, which is located in the Chililabombwe district in Zambia’s Copperbelt province. The mine is a 50:50 joint...

World short of copper, 10Mt supply gap in 2020 – BHP

A copper supply shortage is looming, but top tier copper resources that could fill the supply gap are not only hard to find, but would take time to turn to account. Independent consultancy GFMS says a copper deficit of 88 000 t is likely, which,...

World short of copper, 10 Mt supply gap in 2020 – BHP Billiton

A copper supply shortage is looming, but top tier copper resources that could fill the supply gap are not only hard to find, but would take time to turn to account.

Chinese group to invest $3,6bn in Zambian copper exploration, mining projects

The Zambian government last week signed a deal with China’s Zhonghui Mining Group, in terms of which the mining giant, reportedly the biggest Chinese private-sector investor in Southern Africa, will invest $3,6-billion in mining and exploration...

UK firm to operate Zambia cobalt mine - Minister

Enya Holdings BV will operate Zambia's largest cobalt producer Chambishi Metals Plc which was shutdown in December last year, mines minister Maxwell Mwale said on Monday. Chambishi Metals Plc was part of the Luanshya Copper Mines (LCM), which...

Daily podcast – June 11, 2009

In today's podcast: the Zambian government confirms its intention to increase its shareholding in foreign-owned copper mining companies by 25%; and NUM rejects a 6% pay offer by platinum-miner Anglo Platinum.

Zambia moves to boost stake in foreign-owned mining firms

The Zambian government on Wednesday confirmed its intention to increase its shareholding in foreign-owned copper mining companies by 25%. Zambian Mines and Minerals Development Minister Maxwell Mwale told delegates attending the 19th annual World...

Daily podcast – June 8, 2009

In today's podcast: the proposal by diversified miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto to merge their iron-ore operations could lead to significant job losses; and the China Nonferrous Metal Mining Corp pledges to invest $400-million in Zambia's...

Zambia Finalises Uranium Regulations

Zambia has finalised legilsation that enables it to start issuing uranium-mining licences, Mines Minister Maxwell Mwale has announced.