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Six Trucks Impounded Over Suspected Stolen Copper Ore
Mining

Six Trucks Impounded Over Suspected Stolen Copper Ore

Six tipper trucks transporting copper ore suspected to have been stolen from Baluba Mine in Luanshya have been impounded by police in Central Province. A Chinese national and another individual have been detained in connection with the illegal transportation.

ZNBC News
Nov 7, 2026
Ministry of Mines Completes Allocation of 89 Mining Tenements in Kikonge
Mining

Ministry of Mines Completes Allocation of 89 Mining Tenements in Kikonge

The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development has completed the allocation of 89 mining tenements to cooperatives in Kikonge, Mufumbwe District. The initiative aims to increase local participation in gold mining, create employment, and expand economic opportunities for surrounding communities.

ZNBC News
Oct 18, 2026
HH Challenges Mopani Copper Mines to Ramp Up Copper Production
Mining

HH Challenges Mopani Copper Mines to Ramp Up Copper Production

President Hakainde Hichilema has challenged Mopani Copper Mines to ramp up copper production to help Zambia achieve its target of three million tonnes annually by 2031. During talks in Abu Dhabi, he emphasized the need for expanded exploration and maximum asset utilization.

ZNBC News
Sep 28, 2026
FQM Founder Shareholder KWALELA LAMASWALA Dies
Mining

FQM Founder Shareholder KWALELA LAMASWALA Dies

Kwalela Lamaswala, one of the founder shareholders of First Quantum Minerals and Chairperson of Diversified Minerals Group, has died at the age of 83. He also previously served as Chairperson of ZESCO and helped found the Metal Marketing Corporation of Zambia.

ZNBC News
Sep 17, 2026
Tongguan Mine Worker Dies After Underground Rockfall
Mining

Tongguan Mine Worker Dies After Underground Rockfall

A 52-year-old employee of Tongguan Mining Company in Chambishi has died after being struck by a portion of rock while working underground. Police have opened an inquiry file and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident.

ZNBC News
Sep 7, 2026