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From Lithium to Copper; Prospect Resources’ Pivot from Zimbabwe to Zambia Signals Strategic Bet on Future Metals
ith lithium in the rear-view mirror, Prospect is now banking on copper a metal equally critical in the green energy and digital revolutions. Its Mumbezhi Copper Project, located in Zambia’s Central Pr
Jan 16, 2026
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Surge in Local Currency, USD Enters Deflation: Comparative Analysis with SADC Peers
Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate in local currency (ZiG) skyrocketed to 92.1%, driven by food and beverage prices, while the US dollar (USD) saw a month-on-month decline of 0.3%. The repeal of Statut
May 29, 2025Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's Inflation Soars in April, Both M-o-M, Year-on-Year: A Comparative Analysis with SADC Neighbours
Zimbabwe’s 2025 April inflation increased both in USD and ZiG terms, with ZiG annual inflation skyrocketing according to the lates data from Zimstat. The Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) launched in April 2024, r
Apr 25, 2025ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC Progresses in Negotiations with Vedanta: A Game-Changer for Zambia's Mining Industry
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC (ZCCM-IH) has taken a significant step forward in negotiations with Vedanta Resources Limited, potentially reshaping the future of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM). The recent
Nov 07, 2023CEC Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Resolves Historic Issues, and Focuses on Clean Energy Integration
For the six-month period ending June 30th, 2023, CEC reported revenues of USD 186.6 million, a 2% increase from the previous year, primarily attributed to regional and local power sales growth. The co
Aug 25, 2023
Tongaat Hulett's Sugar Division Acquired by Tanzania's Kagera Sugar: A Sweet Deal or Cause for Caution
Tongaat was recently at the centre of a storm involving accounts manipulation and gross mismanagement by the management, which dearly costed the company. Over the recent past, the Rudland brothers hav
Jul 25, 2023ZCCM Investments Holdings Releases 2022 Financial Update, Focus on Reviving Mopani and Pursuing New Opportunities
Mopani, ZCCM’s flagship copper mining operations, incurred a loss of ZMW5.08 billion in 2022 compared to ZMW 1.46 billion in 2021. Mopani’s smelter shutdown for 45 days hampered its copper production,
Jul 02, 2023"Copper surplus hits 332,000 tonnes in Q1 2023, what does it mean for Zambia and other copper producers?"
According to the ICSG, world refined copper output increased by 7.5% to 6.69 million tonnes, while usage was estimated to be 2.3% higher at 6.35 million tonnes. This surplus can be attributed to a ris
May 29, 2023Rare Earth Element Bonanza in Zambia: Prospect Resources secures Option for 51% in prospective REE project
The Kesya Project includes a large-scale exploration license where previous geological mapping and sampling has identified a large rare earth element (REE)-enriched carbonatite intrusion. Rock chip sa
May 15, 2023