LONG-AWAITED KASHIME COPPER MINE IN MKUSHI GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR DEVELOPMENT 

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...

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SOLWEZI’S MUSHITALA PRIMARY SCHOOL GETS K1.95M INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE

Mushitala Primary School in Solwezi is set to benefit from improved access to quality education as First Quantum Minerals (FQM), through its subsidiary Kansanshi Mining PLC, officially handed over new school infrastructure valued at K1.95 million to the Ministry...

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First Quantum Drives Exploration in Zambia with strategic investment in Prospect Resources

First Quantum Minerals announces a strategic investment in Prospect Resources the Australian-based battery and electrification metals developer.   Prospect’s principal focus is advancing the Mumbezhi Copper Project in north-western Zambia, around 25km south-east of First Quantum’s Trident combined project (Sentinel and...

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FQM URGES EIZ DELEGATES TO CREATE WORLD-CLASS ENGINEERS

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has called on engineers to look beyond conventional approaches to addressing challenges in the mining sector and nurture professionals who can compete on the world stage. 

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FQM LAUNCHES SCHOOL CONSERVATION CLUBS TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE AWARENESS IN NORTH-WESTERN PROVINCE 

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering ecocentric values amongst the youth of North-Western Province with the launch of the School Conservation Clubs in the province. The initiative aims to equip the young people in the...

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GOVERNMENT COMMENDS FQM FOR ADVANCING GENDER EQUALITY IN THE MINING SECTOR

The government has commended First Quantum Minerals (FQM) for its efforts in fostering a mining sector where women and girls have equal opportunities to succeed and contribute meaningfully to Zambia’s economic growth and development. Vice President W. K. Mutale Nalumango...

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FQM STANDS WITH GOVERNMENT TO SHAPE THE NEW GLOBAL MINING LANDSCAPE

First Quantum Minerals (FQM) joined mining industry leaders from around the globe in Cape Town this week to reinforce its commitment to Zambia and support the government’s vision of producing 3 million tonnes of copper a year.

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FQM DRIVES ZAMBIAN MINING GROWTH WITH LANDMARK COPPERBELT GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 

Recognising the vast untapped potential of the Copperbelt Province, First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has handed over a ground-breaking aerial geological survey of the Copperbelt to the Zambian government.   The survey, entirely funded by FQM, addresses the lack of comprehensive...

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