World-class technology was showcased this week as diplomats from Sweden and Finland toured First Quantum Minerals’ two mines in North-Western Province to gain insight into how their nations’ equipment is helping the mine unlock Zambia’s copper resources.
First Quantum Minerals has reported a year-on-year increase to 242,000 tonnes of copper production at its Sentinel mine, 9,000 tonnes higher than in 2021, and record quarterly production of 73,000 tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2022, 13,000 tonnes...
Local people have graduated with skills in construction and carpentry that will help them gain business in the expanding mining town of Kalumbila. The training programme organised by FQM Trident is the latest move by the mine to help provide...
After a decade of stagnation, Zambia’s mining sector is witnessing revived growth that is spurring renewed interest from local and international investors and creating new business opportunities for Zambians.
A survey by the Extractive Industry Transparency Alliance (EITA) has commended First Quantum Mineral’s Kansanshi Foundation for the quality of its community engagement, particularly on its water quality projects.
First Quantum Minerals has called for enhanced sustainable agricultural production to end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and income for local farmers in North-Western Province.
Global Big Day is an annual celebration of birds. It’s a day when birders around the world try to record as many species as they can over a 24-hour period. In what has become known as “citizen science”, sightings are...
First Quantum Minerals has handed over the newly built ultra-modern Philip Pascall Chapel and Theatre (PPCT) to Trident College, one of three Kansanshi Mining-supported schools in Solwezi. The multi-million-dollar facility, which acts as a chapel, conference hall and arts centre,...
As part of its drive to help government improve health services in Solwezi, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over the newly renovated Kainamfumu Clinic and Muzabula Clinic, as well as completing the Solwezi District Health office...
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 attractive foreign investment destination, says First Quantum Minerals.