Author: Enock Chifunda

MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF THE ZAMBIA INTEGRATED MINING INFORMATION SYSTEM (ZIMIS) 17th March 2025 The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development wishes to update the general public, particularly mining stakeholders, on the Government’s recently launched Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS). Following its launch and after undergoing… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE ON THE STATUS OF THE ZAMBIA INTEGRATED MINING INFORMATION SYSTEM (ZIMIS)

Zambia has unveiled the Zambia Integrated Mining Information System (ZIMIS), a cutting-edge digital platform set to transform the mining sector. Launched on February 27, 2025, by the Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe MP, ZIMIS marks a bold step toward transparency, efficiency and sustainable growth under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Replacing… Continue reading ZAMBIA UNVEILS ZIMIS: A Digital Leap for Mining Transparency and Growth!

 Press Release 18th February 2025  Mines Permanent Secretary Emphasizes Critical Importance of Social License in Mining Operations Lusaka, Zambia – The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, has underscored the critical importance of maintaining a strong social license to operate with local communities, particularly in mining areas such as Maamba. Dr. Kabeta… Continue reading MINES PERMANENT SECRETARY EMPHASIZES CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF SOCIAL LICENSE IN MINING OPERATIONS

The Broken Hill Proprietary Company Limited (BHP) a global mining leader, holds a bilateral meeting with the Zambian delegation at the ongoing Mining Indaba in Cape Town. In the picture is BHP’s group exploration officer, Tim O’Connor with Mines and Minerals Development Minister Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe. BHP is an Australian-based world-leading resources company. Ministry… Continue reading PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MINING SECTOR: BHP IMPRESSES KABUSWE WITH CAPACITY BUILDING MODEL FOR EMERGING MINERS

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2025 MINING INDABA … as Dr. Situmbeko calls for strengthened partnerships among stakeholders It has been a busy week for the Zambian delegation at the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Capetown, South Africa which is characterised by presentations, panel discussions, and side-line meetings with captains of the industry and various… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2025 MINING INDABA

Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, let me take this opportunity to wish you all, and indeed, the people of Zambia, a happy new year. I recognize the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta, and directors from the Ministry who are present here. I wish to welcome you to this Press Briefing… Continue reading MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT HONOURABLE PAUL C. KABUSWE, MP AT THE PRESS BRIEFING ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MINING SECTOR IN 2024

PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release ZAMBIA AND SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MOU OF COOPERATION IN MINERAL RESOURCES Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 15 January 2025— Minister of Mines and Mineral Resources, Hon. Paul C. Kabuswe, MP, and His Excellency Mr. Bandar bin Ibrahim Al- Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of the Kingdom of Saudi… Continue reading ZAMBIA AND SAUDI ARABIA SIGN MOU OF COOPERATION IN MINERAL RESOURCES

MADAM SPEAKER I THANK YOU FOR ACCORDING TO ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO RENDER A MINISTERIAL STATEMENT BEFORE THIS AUGUST HOUSE AND TO THE NATION AT LARGE ON THE FULL DETAILS OF THE TRANSACTION BETWEEN ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC (ZCCM-IH) AND INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES HOLDINGS (IRH) INVOLVING MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC. THIS STATEMENT FOLLOWS THE DIRECTIVE BY… Continue reading MINISTERIAL STATEMENT BY HONOURABLE PAUL C. KABUSWE, MP MINISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT ON THE FULL DETAILS OF THE TRANSACTION BETWEEN ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC (ZCCM-IH) AND INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES HOLDINGS (IRH) INVOLVING MOPANI COPPER MINES PLC.

BY HONOURABLE PAUL C. KABUSWE, MP MINISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 2024 MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK YOU FOR ACCORDING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE AND INDEED THE NATION AT LARGE ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MINING SECTOR. MADAM SPEAKER, THE MINING INDUSTRY IN ZAMBIA HAS CONTINUED TO PLAY A CENTRAL… Continue reading MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MINING SECTOR