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The Local Content, Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025 is important because it aims to ensure that Zambians and Zambian businesses benefit more directly from the country’s natural resources, especially the mining sector. SI 68 is designed to make mining a bigger driver of local economic growth by ensuring “Our Minerals, Our Wealth” translates into… Continue reading IMPORTANCE OF SI No.68..

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.

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

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

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

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

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!