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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

FINANCE minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has revealed that Zambia is on track to formalize the trading of gold by the end of this year. Presenting the 2025 national budget on Friday, Dr Musokotwane disclosed that government is laying the groundwork by establishing gold marketing centers, with pilot projects already set in motion in Mumbwa and Rufunsa… Continue reading GOVERNMENT TO FORMALIZE TRADING IN GOLD THIS YEAR

The Government of the Republic of Zambia is committed to open dialogue and extensive engagements with all stakeholders affected by various policy reforms and decisions. Similarly, the Zambia Chamber of Mines is equally committed to engaging with Government in finding solutions on policy and regulatory matters affecting the mining industry. On the 11th of September… Continue reading Joint Press Release: Zambia Chamber of Mines and Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development

Joint Press Release 16th September 2024 – Lusaka, Zambia     Zambia and Finland Strengthen Partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding on Geological Data Quality Assurance   The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development of Zambia, in collaboration with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of… Continue reading Zambia and Finland Strengthen Partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding on Geological Data Quality Assurance

Government through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has launched the National Three (3) Million Metric Tonnes Copper Production Strategy by 2031 and the National Critical Minerals Strategy (2024-2028). The 3 Million Metric tonnes copper Strategy seeks to contribute significantly towards boosting the country’s copper production to a ground-breaking 3 million metric tonnes annually… Continue reading Three Million Tones Copper Production Strategy by 2031