The vision is bold: three million tonnes of copper a year by 2032. But as Zambia’s mining sector races toward this target, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Country Director Anthony Mukutuma warns that ambition must be matched by strategy. At...
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For as long as she can remember, Tupoche Makileni has been fascinated by the earth beneath her feet. Growing up in Malawi as the only girl among three brothers, with a teacher for a mother and an IT technician...
President Hakainde Hichilema has officially commissioned the S3 Expansion Project at First Quantum Minerals’ subsidiary, Kansanshi Mining PLC, marking a pivotal moment for Zambia’s mining sector and its broader economic recovery, anchored by a US$1.25 billion investment, the largest...
The development of First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi S3 expansion project in North-Western Province is nearing completion, with first copper production forecast for the second half of this year. The update comes as FQM announced its global financial and operating results...
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has been recognised as Zambia’s best mining investor at the landmark Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC). The award recognises the company's significant and sustained investment in Zambia's mining sector and its commitment to the nation's...
In reinforcing its commitment to Zambia’s economic transformation in line with the Government’s agenda to promote local content, FQM has sponsored 27 Zambian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and commercial partners to exhibit their products and services at this...
Senior government officials representing Malawi's Technical Working Group (TWG) and Land Access Resettlement Working Group (LARWG) have visited the rehabilitation trial site undertaken by Sovereign Services and expressed satisfaction with progress. The visit reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting responsible...
After more than 15 years of anticipation, the Kashime Copper Mine project, located in the Upper Lusemfwa area of Mkushi District, has officially received authorisation to commence mining operations. The milestone marks a significant step forward for Zambia's mining...
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with the Ministry of Education to host Careers Fairs aimed at sparking early interest in and reshaping perceptions among young learners about the mining industry. The first fair - one of the many...
Government has commended Sovereign Services for its commitment to responsible mining practices through the land rehabilitation efforts at its Kasiya Rutile Project exploration site. During a recent visit to the Sovereign rehabilitation site, members of the Lilongwe District Council Special...