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⛏ Planning to attend the #EUZambiaBusinessForum in #Kitwe, Zambia next month? ▫ Executive Director Stefan Crets, CSR Europe will partake in conversations on behalf of CSRE and Drive Sustainability on how the sourcing of #rawmaterials, such as copper-ore, can contribute to the development of local value chains, enhance local socio-economic impacts and increase the availability of sustainably sourced raw materials for the green transition. ▫ Concrete examples such as the gained experience in the #Extractives4Sustainability project* carried out in South Africa & the DRC, will be shared to highlight that the empowerment of local actors in the sustainability journey is essential to advance #sustainability in the #miningsector. 👇 More details & registration below! *𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH #CopperIndustry #GlobalGateway #DriveSustainability

[ CEJ at the "Green and Inclusive Approach to Mineral-Based Development and Industrialization" Workshop ] The Centre for Environment Justice (CEJ) was pleased to participate in a workshop addressing a green and inclusive mineral-based development in Ndola, Zambia, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Mr. Freeman Mubanga, the Head of Research and Studies at CEJ, emphasised the necessity of prioritizing environmental protection and ecosystem sustainability in the context of mineral-based industrialization during a critical panel discussion. Responding to queries about industry linkages, Mr. Mubanga emphasized Zambia's significant strides in integrating mining with local industries, particularly through robust efforts in copper beneficiation. He stressed the urgent need for improved infrastructure, expanded access to financing, and comprehensive workforce development to eliminate the barriers stifling further industrialization. The key challenges outlined include energy shortages, inconsistent policies, and a shortage of skilled labour, all of which severely hinder the mining sector's potential in Zambia. Mr. Mubanga called for decisive investment in infrastructure, the establishment of coherent policy frameworks, and the initiation of public-private partnerships. These strategies are essential to unlocking the extensive benefits of local beneficiation while ensuring that environmental sustainability remains a top priority. CEJ is resolutely committed to championing green and inclusive solutions within Zambia's mining sector, as part of its unwavering objective to drive sustainable development. #GreenMining #SustainableDevelopment #MineralBeneficiation

Demand for key energy transition minerals like lithium, cobalt and copper is expected to triple by 2030. Countries like #Zambia are rich in these #CriticalMinerals but face challenges in building local processing capabilities to add value. Watch this video to hear insights from Albert Halwampa, Director General of the Zambia Development Agency, and Beatrice Mutali, UN Resident Coordinator. Learn how the #UN in Zambia, through agencies like #UNIDO, is supporting the country to attract #SustainableInvestments and strengthen #SkillsDevelopment to advance up #ValueChains and foster inclusive and sustainable industrial development. LKDF - Learning and Knowledge Development Facility | UNIDO Invest in ACP

🌍💡 Zambia's green aspirations: from minerals to batteries As global demand for copper and cobalt surges in the green transition, Zambia’s leaders are envisioning an industrial future—transforming raw minerals into batteries instead of exporting them. But can the country make the needed investments? And will this push create decent jobs and drive broader development? 📽️ Watch our latest video exploring this critical moment for Zambia’s extractive sector. https://lnkd.in/dJWnTtzA #ScienceToPolicy Patience Mususa Jewette Masinja Bridget Bwalya, PhD Roseta Chabala

📢📚 New #Publication:We’re thrilled to share our new report: #Zambia #copper wire and cable #market assessment 🗣️Karolina Stasiak, Ambassador of the #European Union to #Zambia and #COMESA « Zambian copper #industry has a great potential to expand value-addition to downstream copper #valuechains. New partnerships can drive #sustainable growth, promote #circular #economy and inclusive #development. With demand for critical #raw materials expected to grow exponentially, from exploration and extraction to value addition and #recycling, the #EuropeanUnion stands ready to support Zambia’s ambition to develop a thriving #mining industry that is environmentally and socially responsible and brings benefit to local communities ». In this report you can read about: 🎯Supply of Copper Products 🎯The Demand for Copper Wire and Cable 🎯Challenges towards Expansion of Downstream Value-Added Copper #Manufacturing 🎯Potential #Investment Opportunities 🎯#Government Policies on Downstream Value-Added Copper Manufacturing Read/ Download: 🔗https://lnkd.in/etuGhhhu We hope that this report will inspire #European and #Zambian #entrepreneurs and joint ventures and contribute to making the mining sector a real transformative driver of Zambia’s #economy! 🤝We thank everyone who collaborated on this report for their insights and efforts Jeremy Weate Lead Expert and ESG Roseta Chabala Market Assessment and Investment Expert Patience Mpofu Circular Economy expert in Mining mwansa Matokwani Investment Event Expert Stephen Doppler #CRM Expert With the guidance of Mihaela Balan (Team Leader, Africa RISE). The team is grateful to Paola Gosparini Senior Programme Manager PSD #EU Delegation to Zambia and COMESA for the overall oversight and guidance on the study and the implementation of the project.

#Zambia is a significant player in #copper mining in Africa, second only to the DRC. The country relies heavily on copper exports, which constitute more than US$6 billion of its annual revenue.    Our EU Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) recent #Market assessment of copper value chain and investment in value addition, commissioned by the #EUDelegation of #Zambia and #COMESA unveiled various opportunities for expanding and enforcing the EU-Zambia copper-trade.  With the demand for copper growing as the world seeks #greentech, Zambia's copper industry represents a massive opportunity for its growth - especially as new copper reserves continue to be discovered.   Check our report that includes an in-depth dive into Zambia's copper industry, identifying crucial challenging points but also #opportunities in the #copper value chain for the country's #economic development.   Read/ Download: 🔗https://lnkd.in/etuGhhhu *The report  and its findings informed the 2024 #EU-Zambia #Copper #BusinessForum “Growing the Copper Industry through sustainable value chains” (https://lnkd.in/gxaZZGp7), event jointly organised by the EU Delegation to Zambia and #COMESA with Zambia Government and Zambian private sector organisations. Over 250 participants attended the event. The work on copper value chain is another example of  EU Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) support to the #GlobalGateway #ClimateandEnergy priority investment area. Nearing 30% of our investment, 22 of our 87 projects contribute to Climate & Energy; of these, 4 projects in Namibia, Rwanda, Zambia and SADC work directly on #CRM. Many thanks to our experts! Jeremy Weate #Steve Doppler Dr Patience Mpofu mwansa Matokwani Roseta Chabala Ian Mwiinga and Paola Gosparini from #EUD. Emmanuel Barreto Ndandu Welkenhuysen EU Africa RISE (Reform for Investment and Sustainable Economies) Dario Pomodoro Manisha Dookhony Sebastian Frisch Neirin Jones Omar Abdelrahman Abulheija

Looking forward to being part of the panel on this webinar tomorrow, where I will be talking about the practice of benefit-sharing in renewable energy companies in South Africa, including community shareholding in South Africa’s utility-scale renewables projects? How can we make such models mutually beneficial for communities and businesses and what are the drivers of success – and risks.

On Tuesday 19 November, Solidaridad West Africa, in partnership with the Minerals Commission of Ghana, successfully inaugurated the National Partners Forum—a high-level stakeholder platform aimed at addressing #childlabour in Ghana’s mining sector. The Forum provides a collaborative platform for stakeholders to advocate for policy reforms and mobilize resources to support the implementation of the Child Labour Eradication Framework (CLEF). The Child Labour Eradication Framework provides strategies and guidelines for eliminating child labour in the #mining sector. The partnership is under the RECLAIM Sustainability! programme funded by Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken (Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/drkK4uKh Rosemary Addico, Seth Kankam Nuamah, Ransford Barnie, Memunatu Salifu

ECAP Minerals & Energy Solutions is strategically positioned to drive Zambia's energy transformation. Our strong relationships with state authorities and alignment with the Zambian government's push for Independent Power Producers (IPPs) underpin our commitment to alleviating the country's power deficit. We are also dedicated to supporting the Rural Electrification Authority (REA) in achieving its Vision 2030 goal of expanding rural electrification from 3% to 51%. Zambia, as the second-largest copper producer in Africa, offers significant investment opportunities. The country, bordered by several nations and with Lusaka as its capital, is well-positioned as an advantageous investment destination. Zambia’s independence in 1964 marked the beginning of its journey, and today it is recognized by the World Bank as one of Africa's top 10 performers in ease of doing business. Lusaka also serves as the headquarters for COMESA, highlighting Zambia's key role in regional economic integration. #ECAPMineralsandEnergySolutions #Reliablecontributorstoglobalminingandenergy

The Republic of Congo (RoC) and Ivory Coast have signed five new agreements focused on advancing the agricultural sector. The deals were formalized in Brazzaville, RoC, and are expected to boost agricultural productivity, enhance research and support rural development initiatives. 👉Read More Here:https://lnkd.in/ds7z8s6R 👉Français: https://lnkd.in/dp76eVNt RoC and Ivory Coast also discussed trade and cooperation in other sectors, including tourism, industry, mining and hydrocarbons. ➡️Find out more about the Congo Energy & Investment Forum and be a part of shaping the future of Congo's energy landscape https://shorturl.at/rVrCF #CEIF2025 #SustainableEnergy #EnergyInvestment #InvestInCongo #Congo #CongoInvestment #CongoEnergy #AfricanEnergy #AfricaInvestment