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Saturday, 3 October 2026

Zambia Scales New Heights in Bid to Unlock Next Mining Boom : African Mining Indaba 2027-The True Measure of Mining Partnerships

Zambia Scales New Heights in Bid to Unlock Next Mining Boom

Zambia is positioning itself for a major expansion of its mining industry, underpinned by an ambitious copper production target supported by regulatory reform, renewed exploration and a broader strategy to harness value from critical minerals.

Konkola Copper Mines signs $498 million deal for copper recovery plant in Zambia

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has signed a US$498 million contract with China NERIN Engineering to develop a copper recovery plant at its operations in Chingola, Zambia’s Copperbelt, in a project expected to add about 70,000 tonnes of copper to annual production.

From Ambition to Value: The True Measure of Mining Partnerships

Leading industry platform Mining Indaba 2027 examines the practical barriers shaping investment, local value creation and industrial development across African mining.
The mining industry is facing a fundamental question: Can governments, investors and mining companies turn ambitious plans into projects that are financed, built and able to deliver lasting economic value?
That question runs through the agenda of the forthcoming Mining Indaba 2027, where industry leaders will examine the forces shaping the future of mining, from capital and policy to infrastructure, technology, local value creation and the supply chains that connect mines to wider economies.

Beyond Ownership: How Flexible Rental is Powering Modern Mining

For decades, owning equipment was seen as a badge of operational strength in mining, construction and industrial sectors. A company that owned its access platforms, forklifts, and material-handling fleet had full control and could deploy assets at will.

How due diligence underpins credible mineral asset valuation

With fierce competition globally for investment capital, independent due diligence is essential for the credible and accurate valuation of mineral assets – even when not formally required by stock exchanges or lenders.

Redpath Africa Limited expands its underground mining proposition

Mention Redpath Africa Limited to many people in the mining industry and raiseboring is likely to be one of the first things that comes to mind. It is a capability the company has built a strong reputation for, and one that remains an important part of its offering. However, it is no longer the whole story.

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First Mining DRC-Zambia is a journal that focuses on creating a networking forum for the decision makers in businesses and Governments across Africa's Copper belt region, who are either directly or indirectly involved in mining Developments. We inform ,educate and create business and networking opportunities for all Companies that are interested in expanding their business across DRC, Zambia and beyond. FMDZ is a bi-monthly magazine for the mining industry.

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