MINISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT, HON. PAUL KABUSWE, HAS EMPHASIZED THAT POLICY AND REGULATORY HARMONIZATION ARE CRUCIAL IN PROMOTING REGIONAL COOPERATION.

Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, has emphasized that policy and regulatory harmonization are crucial in promoting regional cooperation. He further added that aligning mining laws, fiscal regimes and licensing systems across the SADC region is critical. He notes that the Southern African Community Development (SADC) promotes harmonization of policies and regulatory… Continue reading MINISTER OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT, HON. PAUL KABUSWE, HAS EMPHASIZED THAT POLICY AND REGULATORY HARMONIZATION ARE CRUCIAL IN PROMOTING REGIONAL COOPERATION.

MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PERMANENT SECRETARY, DR. HAPENGA M. KABETA, WITH SPEAKERS AND PARTICIPANTS AT THE 2026 ASSOCIATION OF ZAMBIAN MINERAL EXPLORATION COMPANIES (AZMEC) EXPLORERS FORUM IN KITWE.

ZAMBIA IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS UAE DELEGATION EXPLORES INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

Zambia has continued to attract international attention as a high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates is in the country to explore strategic investment partnerships across key sectors of the economy. The delegation, led by United Arab Emirates UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Thani Al Zeyoudi, is seeking collaboration opportunities in mining, infrastructure development, food… Continue reading ZAMBIA IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS UAE DELEGATION EXPLORES INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS

MRC LIFTS SUSPENSION ON MOPANI COPPER MINES’ MUFULIRA OPERATIONS

The Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) has lifted the suspension of underground operations at Mopani Copper Mines’ Mufulira mine, effective immediately, following the implementation of enhanced safety measures. The suspension was initially imposed due to the mine’s failure to comply with safety regulations, specifically the requirement to maintain an accurate personnel accounting system for underground workers.… Continue reading MRC LIFTS SUSPENSION ON MOPANI COPPER MINES’ MUFULIRA OPERATIONS

GOVERNMENT CANCELS 3,000 MINING LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

PRESS STATEMENT (For Immediate Release) Lusaka, Zambia | 06 February 2025 The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the cadastre Department, has cancelled 3,000 mining licenses for non-compliance with statutory obligations since 2024. The cancellations follow findings that the affected license holders failed to meet the conditions prescribed under the Mines and Minerals Development… Continue reading GOVERNMENT CANCELS 3,000 MINING LICENSES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

ZAMBIA ATTRACTS OVER US $10 BILLION IN MINING INVESTMENTS, TARGETS SUSTAINED SECTOR GROWTH

Cape Town, South Africa – Government says Zambia’s mining sector continues to record significant growth, with rising investor confidence and increased capital inflows attributed to stable and progressive government policies. Speaking on the sidelines of the Ministerial Symposium during the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon.… Continue reading ZAMBIA ATTRACTS OVER US $10 BILLION IN MINING INVESTMENTS, TARGETS SUSTAINED SECTOR GROWTH

GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES SINO METALS SPILLAGE INVESTIGATIONS

MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PRESS STATEMENT Lusaka, Zambia – 2 February 2026 The Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, has announced that investigations into the Sino Metals spillage incident have been concluded. Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, has disclosed that an independent… Continue reading GOVERNMENT CONCLUDES SINO METALS SPILLAGE INVESTIGATIONS

MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PRESS STATEMENT

Aerial Mapping Survey Reaches 52.8% Completion, Unlocking Zambia’s Mineral Potential Lusaka, 24 January 2026 – The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, has announced significant progress in its nationwide aerial mineral mapping survey, which has reached 52.8% completion. Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta has announced that… Continue reading MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINERALS DEVELOPMENT PRESS STATEMENT

Government Launches Phase Three Training of Artisanal Miners in Mpika District!

The Zambian government has launched the third phase of its nationwide training program for artisanal gold miners, with participants from eight provinces gathering in Mpika District. Speaking at the event, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga Kabeta said the training is a pivotal step in formalizing the sector to enhance safety… Continue reading Government Launches Phase Three Training of Artisanal Miners in Mpika District!

EMPOWERING ZAMBIA’S ARTISANAL GOLD MINERS!

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has officially launched the third phase of the nationwide training program for artisanal gold miners. This phase is taking place in Mpika District of Muchinga Provincer , with participants drawn from eight provinces across the country. It targets 400 mining cooperatives, building on the success of earlier phases… Continue reading EMPOWERING ZAMBIA’S ARTISANAL GOLD MINERS!