
Beyond Copper: Can Zambia Build a Manufacturing Economy Around Its Mineral Wealth?
Written by Kiran S. PillaiVastuta Think Tank Zambia’s economic identity has been closely associated with copper mining. Copperremains central to

FLS REINFORCES LIFECYCLE STRATEGY FOR AFRICAN MINING FOLLOWING ELECTRA MINING AFRICA
The conversations at Electra Mining Africa highlighted a clear shift taking place across the continent’s mining industry. Faced with ageing

Alfred H Knight Expands its Analytical Capabilities in Africa with New Zambia Geochemistry Laboratory
Independent testing and inspection company Alfred H Knight (AHK) has expanded its geochemistry capabilities in Zambia, strengthening access to mineral

Glencore’s DRC mines now prioritise copper as cobalt exports are capped
Glencore’s DRC cobalt output fell 39% in the first quarter of 2026 while its copper production rose 19%, a deliberate

Jubilee lifts Zambia copper production 225% to 3 739 tonnes
Jubilee Metals increased copper production from its Zambian operations by 225% to 3 739 tonnes in the year ended June 30, 2026,

DRC Moves to Tighten Control Over Geological Data as Mining Exploration Expands
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is moving to strengthen state control over the geological data underpinning billions of dollars