Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
Copper Production on Track for 1 Million Metric Tonnes
Copper production increased from 733,000 metric tonnes in 2021 to 821,000 in 2024, on track to reach a historic 1 million metric tonnes for the first...
Eight Mines Operational by 2024, Up from Two in 2021
When President Hichilema assumed office in August 2021, only two mines were operational in Zambia, with the sector operating at below 30 percent capac...
Kalengwa Mine Reopened After 47 Years
The government commissioned the re-opening of Kalengwa mine in Mufumbwe district, which had been closed for nearly 47 years, creating new employment o...
$2 Billion Barrick Lumwana Super Pit Expansion Commissioned
Works on the $2 billion Barrick Lumwana Mine Super Pit Expansion Project were commissioned. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will add 24...
$1.1 Billion Mopani Copper Mine Investment Unlocked
Through a joint venture with International Resource Holdings via ZCCM-IH, the government unlocked $1.1 billion into Mopani Copper Mines, revamping ope...
$1.25 Billion Kansanshi Mine Expansion Secured
First Quantum Minerals announced a $1.25 billion investment to expand the Kansanshi mine at Sentinel Three, reversing a planned closure by 2024 and ex...
Zambia Becomes Africa's Largest Nickel Producer
A $100 million investment by First Quantum Minerals successfully brought the Enterprise Nickel Mine in Kalumbila online, making Zambia Africa's larges...