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Zambia: MULTI-FACILITY ECONOMIC ZONE (MFEZ) SET TO TRANSFORM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN KALUMBILA

EditorSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 2022

by EditorSeptember 26, 2022September 26, 202203942

Government’s milestone approval of the Kalumbila Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) will enhance trade and job creation in North-Western Province and promote the area as an...

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Zambia: Godfrey Msiska Retires after 15 years at Kansanshi Mine

EditorAugust 8, 2022August 8, 2022

by EditorAugust 8, 2022August 8, 202203139

In the African context, it is always a hard moment to witness the last days of a close friend or workmate retiring from active work....

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Zambia: FQM RECORDS Q2 REDUCTION IN COPPER PRODUCTION IN ZAMBIA

EditorAugust 2, 2022August 2, 2022

by EditorAugust 2, 2022August 2, 202201198

First Quantum Minerals has recorded a 2,180 decrease in its copper production at its Kansanshi Mine in Solwezi for the second quarter of 2022. Kansanshi’s copper...

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Zambia: Largest Nickel mine in Africa launched in Zambia.

EditorJuly 27, 2022July 27, 2022

by EditorJuly 27, 2022July 27, 202203079

President Hakainde Hichilema says the newly a US$250 million Enterprise Nickel mine project in Kalumbila district is important as it will provide raw materials for...

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Zambia: FQM DISCLOSES RECORD CONTRIBUTIONS TO ZAMBIA IN 2021

EditorJune 2, 2022June 2, 2022

by EditorJune 2, 2022June 2, 202207807

Zambia’s largest taxpayer, First Quantum Minerals (FQM), paid more than US$1.258 billion in public contributions to Zambia in 2021. The total amount equates to ZMW...

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Zambia: FQM INVESTMENT WILL HELP ZAMBIA ATTRACT MORE BUSINESS, SAYS US DIPLOMAT.

EditorMay 16, 2022May 16, 2022

by EditorMay 16, 2022May 16, 202207948

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez has lauded First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its US$1.35 billion...

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Zambia: FQM RANKED 6TH LARGEST COPPER PRODUCER IN THE WORLD.

EditorApril 14, 2022April 14, 2022

by EditorApril 14, 2022April 14, 202203805

First Quantum Minerals (FQM), which operates the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines in North-Western Province, has been ranked the sixth largest copper producer in the world....

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Zambia: First Quantum to power it’s Zambia Mines with Wind, Solar.

EditorMarch 22, 2022March 22, 2022

by EditorMarch 22, 2022March 22, 202204757

Africa-focused energy firm Chariot Ltd and French power producer Total Eren have struck a deal with First Quantum Minerals that will facilitate the construction of...

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Zambia: MINISTER OF GREEN ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT PRAISES KANSANSHI FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY SCHEME.

EditorFebruary 7, 2022March 11, 2022

by EditorFebruary 7, 2022March 11, 202209894

Minister of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu has praised Kansanshi Mining PLC management for establishing a sustainable and environment-friendly management system. Mr Nzovu hailed...

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Zambia: FQM WELCOMES GOVERNMENT’S CALL FOR DIALOGUE OVER KALUMBILA MFEZ DESIGNATION.

EditorFebruary 2, 2022March 11, 2022

by EditorFebruary 2, 2022March 11, 2022014252

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has welcomed Government’s decision to engage the mining firm in dialogue to designate the long-awaited Kalumbila Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ). Zambia’s...