First Quantum Minerals Ltd has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering local economic development through enhanced procurement strategies and supplier capacity building. This commitment was underscored during a visit to the company’s Trident project this week by senior representatives of...
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has doubled the number of small business cooperatives it supports under its Tujipamo Community Project to empower entrepreneurs in the areas around its Kansanshi mine in Solwezi. Some K2.6 million has been disbursed to 12...
Plastic waste pollution has emerged as a pressing global issue, one that affects our environment, wildlife, and human health. FQM’s Kansanshi Mining PLC has joined the call to action in enhancing efforts to reduce plastic pollution and seek sustainable alternatives.
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) and ZESCO have entered into a landmark Power Supply Agreement (PSA), marking a new era of cooperation and securing a sustainable energy supply for FQM's Trident and Kansanshi mines in Zambia.
Global mining company Anglo American has confirmed it is progressing early-stage copper exploration at a number of licences in Zambia’s North-Western Province, following completion of the formation of its joint venture with a subsidiary of Arc Minerals Ltd (“Arc”).
First Quantum Minerals maintained its trend of increasing production in the third quarter of 2023, propelled by the mining firm's execution of new agreements with the Zambian government in the previous year. During the quarter, FQM marked a significant milestone...
The commissioning of the nickel concentrator at First Quantum Minerals' Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila, North-Western Province this week, has marked a new dawn for Zambia's mining industry, as it diversifies its mining portfolio, according to Mine and Minerals...
Production of concentrate has begun at First Quantum Minerals’ new Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila, North-Western Province. The first off-take comes a year after President Hakainde Hichilema commissioned the mine, launching Zambia’s journey to becoming a key player in the...
First Quantum Minerals' investments and expansion projects in Zambia have drawn the interest of financiers in the region who recently toured its mine sites in Kalumbila and Solwezi to familiarise themselves with its operations.
First Quantum Minerals has handed over the renovated Solwezi College of Nursing and Midwifery hostels and has also donated bunker beds and mattresses to Solwezi General Hospital. The facility was renovated at a total cost of K876,000. This includes 56 bunk beds and 112 mattresses.