The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has applauded First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its substantial investments and ongoing contributions to the growth of Zambia’s mining sector and the broader national economy. Speaking during a visit to the FQM pavilion at the...
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The 4th edition of the Kansanshi Marathon has been hailed as a resounding success, attracting a record 2,500 runners from across Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa to Solwezi, North-Western Province. Held under the theme “Copper Makes Community,” the event...
First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary Kansanshi Mining PLC, has commenced the upgrading of the Mitech-Boom Gate Road to a dual carriageway in Solwezi District. The project is being funded on a 50:50 basis, with K52 million in construction costs provided...
As First Quantum commemorates 30 years of operations in Zambia, the company has deepened its commitment to human capital development by handing over infrastructure and learning materials worth over K12.9 million to several schools in Solwezi, with a focus...
First Quantum and the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) have today signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) designed to significantly enhance the training, accreditation, and continuous professional development of accountants in Zambia.
As industry leaders convened at the CSR Network Zambia Conference under the theme: “Driving Impact and Sustainability through Corporate Social Responsibility,” subsidiaries of First Quantum demonstrated how responsible mining can translate dialogue into structured, measurable results.
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“FQM”) and Anzana Electric Group (“Anzana”) today announced a strategic collaboration to develop new hydropower generation projects in northern Zambia, with plans for Anzana to provide up to 50 megawatts (MW) of reliable baseload power...
What's good for the mining sector is good for Zambia, First Quantum Minerals has told delegates at this week’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
Copper production at First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi mine in Solwezi rose by almost 6 percent to 181,000 tonnes last year – the highest production since 2021 - according to preliminary figures from the company release to investors this week. The company also unveiled a multi-million-dollar capital investment programme for its Zambian operations over the next three years, a move expected to benefit local suppliers, contractors and host communities.
In 2014, Howard Mutambakyalo started a security company with a bicycle, three guards, and a dream that many dismissed as folly. A decade later, Mukoleku Security Services employs over 500 people, holds a major contract with First Quantum Minerals’...