Small Scale Miners Association of Zambia

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Small Scale Miners Association of Zambia Small Scale Miners Association was registered in 2009. We are dealing in copper, cobalt, gold and gemstone within Zambia and Southern Africa.

Our mission is to support small scale mining and development within Africa and other countries abroad.

06/10/2026

Local content compliance in Zambia is governed primarily by Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025 (Geological & Minerals Development Regulations), which took effect on January 1, 2026, enforcing mandatory local procurement quotas and reporting via the Local Content Access System (LOCAS) managed by the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD).

Key Compliance Requirements

• Core Procurement Quotas:

Mining and mining-related firms must allocate a minimum of 20% of their annual procurement budget to local companies for core goods/services, scaling up to 25% within one year, 35% in two years, and at least 40% by 2031.

• Exclusive Reservation:

100% of critical non-core goods and services (such as catering, security, haulage, and stationery) are exclusively reserved for local or citizen-empowered Zambian businesses.







24/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: EARTH COLLAPSE REPORTED AT OB19 IN CHINGOLA

News coming through to our desk indicates that an earth collapse has occurred at the OB19 mining area in Chingola.

Initial reports indicate that three artisanal small scale miners have died on the spot, while four others have been rushed to Nchanga general Hospital for medical attention.

The situation is still developing, and we are working to verify the details, including the identities and condition of those affected.
More details to follow as they become available.

Awaiting for the official statement from the relevant authorities.




18/09/2026

Safe mining for artisanal miners focuses on reducing accidents like tunnel collapses, managing health risks from toxic dust and chemicals, and formalizing small-scale operations through proper training.

Because artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) often lacks engineering oversight, basic field practices and government-backed support frameworks are essential to saving lives.







Illegal Mining Halted in NguboILLEGAL MINING HALTED IN NGUBOThe District Joint Operations Committee has halted illegal m...
12/09/2026

Illegal Mining Halted in Ngubo
ILLEGAL MINING HALTED IN NGUBO

The District Joint Operations Committee has halted illegal mining activities in Ngubo, within the Namwala Game Management Area in Chief Kaingu’s area.

The operation was led by Itezhi-Tezhi West Member of Parliament Twaambo Mutinta and District Commissioner Tobias Namantemba.

About 35-point-five kilogrammes of minerals were discovered and impounded, while the illegal miners were removed from the area.

Mr Mutinta has warned against illegal mining, urging miners to follow the required legal procedures.

He says mining activities should benefit local communities, particularly unemployed young people, and be conducted in line with the Mines and Minerals Development Act.

The Act requires individuals to obtain the appropriate mining licence or right before undertaking mining operations.

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VALUE ADDITION — PROCESSING COPPER LOCALLY:Zambia is one of the richest copper-producing nations in the world. And yet t...
11/09/2026

VALUE ADDITION — PROCESSING COPPER LOCALLY:

Zambia is one of the richest copper-producing nations in the world. And yet the question we must ask ourselves today is — how much of that copper wealth is staying home?

Currently, Zambia retains only between five and ten percent of the total copper mined within the country for domestic use. The rest is exported as raw material or concentrates — processed elsewhere, adding value to other economies and creating jobs in other countries.

We have seen what copper can do when processed locally. Copper cables. Copper wire. Components for construction, electricity, and technology.

These products can and should be manufactured right here in Zambia — creating jobs, building industries, and giving our people sustainable income.

As we pursue the target of three million metric tonnes of copper production, we must equally pursue what happens to that copper after it leaves the ground.










STAKEHOLDERS AGREE ON LUSANGAZI MINERAL CENTRE SITELUSAKA, September 10, 2026— Stakeholders in Lusangazi District, inclu...
10/09/2026

STAKEHOLDERS AGREE ON LUSANGAZI MINERAL CENTRE SITE

LUSAKA, September 10, 2026— Stakeholders in Lusangazi District, including traditional leadership, Government and mining cooperatives, have agreed on a site for the construction of a Mineral Market Centre.

The decision follows a directive by Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary, Dr. Hapenga Kabeta, during his recent visit to the district, for stakeholders to reach consensus on one site to allow works on the project to commence.

Following consultations, stakeholders have proposed a site near Sasali Mine in the Kabata area of Lusangazi, which is considered strategically located at the centre of mining activities in the area.

Chief Sandwe has agreed to the establishment of the facility, while surveyors from the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development have been dispatched to determine the exact size of land required for the project.

The Mineral Market Centre will provide a formal and accessible market where artisanal and small-scale miners can sell their gold directly.

The facility will also include a **mercury-free mineral processing hub**, aimed at promoting safer and environmentally responsible mining and mineral processing practices.

The development forms part of Government’s efforts to strengthen mineral trading, formalise artisanal and small-scale mining, and promote value addition across the country.

Government has budgeted for the establishment of five Mineral Market Centres in 2026, namely Lusangazi, Chisamba, Mpika, Rufunsa and Mumbwa.

The Lusangazi facility is expected to improve access to legitimate mineral markets for local miners, enhance formal mineral trading and promote responsible gold production and processing.






09/09/2026

Zambia produced 890,346 metric tonnes of copper in 2025, showing steady growth toward national targets.

Cobalt production surges alongside copper mining, serving as a critical material for electric vehicle batteries.

The Zambian government aims to increase national copper production to 3 million tonnes annually by 2031.

Artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) of copper and cobalt in Zambia is a rapidly growing sector that provides livelihoods for hundreds of thousands of people while undergoing active government formalization.

Artisanal copper production increased significantly, jumping from about 13,300 to 30,000 tonnes a few years ago to over 77,000 metric tonnes in 2025.









President Hakainde Hichilema writes…We were pleased to receive Mr. Pushpender Singla, Head of Strategy and Growth at Ved...
09/09/2026

President Hakainde Hichilema writes…

We were pleased to receive Mr. Pushpender Singla, Head of Strategy and Growth at Vedanta Resources to discuss further expansion and investment at Konkola Copper Mine (KCM).

We received a report on their progress and further plans to take production towards 500,000 metric tonnes of Copper production, adding considerably to our 3 million metric tonne target.

We encouraged Vedanta to expedite their plans to also invest in power generation to support their mining operations and contribute to our 10 gigawatt target.

This, among other engagements, are aimed at driving our Grow Zambia Agenda.

Hakainde Hichilema
President of the Republic of Zambia







25/08/2026

Zambia Tightens Gold Trading Rules

Lusaka, 25, August, 2028-The Zambian government has announced plans to tighten regulation of gold trading and processing in a bid to curb leakages in the sector.

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Dr Hapenga Kabeta says all companies involved in downstream gold activities will be required to obtain separate licences under a new regulatory framework expected to be implemented once the necessary legislation is passed.

Dr. Kabeata says currently, only the Bank of Zambia remains the country's sole authorised buyer of gold, with gold-processing and purchasing arrangements expected to be channelled through the central bank.

The Permanent Secretary has warned that dealing in gold without the required licence is an offence and could lead to arrest and prosecution.

"The legal framework is largely in place and is expected to be presented to Parliament when the legislative process resumes". Dr. Kabeta said

Stakeholders in the sector have meanwhile been urged to ensure that their gold-processing operations, sources of gold and technologies used comply with the emerging regulatory requirements.

The Permanent secretary said this with stakeholders in Eastern Province.










Address

4126 Mulilakwenda Road, Heavy Industrial Area, Copperbelt
Kitwe
10101

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 02:30
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 09:00 - 12:00

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+260966002738

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