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JULY 01, 2025
FQM TRIDENT ANNOUNCES KALUMBILA CHALLENGE 2025: A CELEBRATION OF WELLNESS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
KALUMBILA, ZAMBIA – FQM Trident Limited is pleased to announce the return of the Kalumbila Challenge, a dynamic community event blending sport, culture, and well-being. The 2025 edition will take place on Saturday, 4 October at Sentinel School in the Kalumbila District.
The Kalumbila Challenge has grown year on year, attracting more than 1,000 participants from five provinces across Zambia in 2024. With the 2025 edition expected to draw over 1,500 participants, the event is fast becoming one of the most anticipated community gatherings in the region.
“The Kalumbila Challenge is more than just a race — it’s a platform to promote holistic well-being, strengthen community bonds, and celebrate our shared culture. It’s a reflection of FQM’s people-first philosophy, where health, inclusion, and community engagement are at the heart of everything we do,” said General Manager FQM Trident Limited Scott Whitehead.
Inclusive Sport Meets Cultural Heritage
This year’s event will feature a variety of athletic competitions for all ages and abilities, including:
Running (5 km and 10 km)
Cycling (25 km and 50 km)
Football and Chess
A dedicated category for participants with disabilities, ensuring the event is accessible and inclusive.
Thirty-five Sponsors Unite to Support the Event
The 2025 Kalumbila Challenge is made possible through the generous support of 35 sponsors, including platinum sponsors Rock Tech, Quattro, BIA, Nvumabaranda, KASCO and Kanona.
‘We’re incredibly thankful for the continued support of our sponsors, who share our commitment to building a healthier, more connected society’, Whitehead added. ‘It’s this spirit of partnership that makes the Challenge such a meaningful experience for everyone involved.’
Get Involved
Registration is now open to individuals, schools, sports clubs, and corporate teams. To participate, please visit www.kalumbilachallenge.com.
Participants will receive official race bibs, T-shirts, refreshments, and medals for top finishers.
For further information, visit our website at www.kalumbilachallenge.com or contact the event manager:
Sharonne Watt
Kalumbila Challenge Event Manager
📧 Sharonne@raceproevents.com
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About First Quantum Minerals Ltd
First Quantum Minerals Ltd is a global metals and mining company producing mainly copper, gold and nickel. The company’s assets are in Zambia, Spain, Mauritania, Australia, Finland, Turkey, Panama, Argentina and Peru.
In 2024, First Quantum globally produced 431,000 tonnes of copper, 139,000 ounces of gold and 24,000 tonnes of nickel.
In Zambia it operates the Kansanshi mine and smelter in Solwezi, and the Sentinel copper mine and the Enterprise nickel mine in Kalumbila.
The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
http://www.first-quantum.com/
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