FQM SUPPORTS PRESIDENT’S CALL FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT TO COMBAT UNEMPLOYMENT

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has pledged its support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s call to advance skills development in mining communities to combat unemployment. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations attended by the President this week, FQM Trident Human Resource Manager Brighton...

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FQM COMMITS TO STRENGTHENING LOCAL PROCUREMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

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...

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SOLWEZI COOPERATIVES RECEIVE K2.6M BOOST FROM FQM

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...

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FQM’S KANSANSHI MINE SETS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL MILESTONES WITH GREEN INITIATIVES 

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.  

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Anglo American completes formation of joint venture and advances exploration projects 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”).

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FQM MAINTAINS PRODUCTION GROWTH IN Q3 

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...

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FQM COMMENCES NICKEL CONCENTRATE PRODUCTION AT ENTERPRISE  

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...

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