Mining legislation and mineral development in zambia. Zambia is well endowed with mineral resources and the country derives most of its foreign earnings from the export of minerals. In return for colonizing, the bsac was given the rights over all mineral resources within the colony. In 2015, zambian policymakers were at an economic crossroads. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. He and his wife, chris woolwinemoen, produced thousands of awardwinning maps that are used all over the world and content that aids students, teachers, travelers. Currently 35 of these are available to download in pdf format. Zimbabwe and zambia are the only countries in our sample that shifted mineral.
Zambia is the 83rd largest export economy in the world and the 78th most complex economy according to the economic complexity index eci. Zambia, a world of opportunities, special publication by. Zambia is in possession of some of the worlds highestgrade copper deposits. The ministry of mines and minerals development is responsible for the development and management of mineral resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the people of zambia. Mapping mineral potential for zambias economic growth. All of zambias major towns except three, lusaka, kahwe and livingstone, are on the copperbelt. Zambia ranked eighth in world copper production in 2015, according to the usgs mineral commodity summaries.
The british south africa company colonized zambia in the 1890s. Copper cobalt africa, incorporating the 8th southern african base metals conference livingstone, zambia, 68 july 2015 southern african institute of mining and metallurgy 1 copper mining in zambia history and future jackson sikamo,1,2 alex mwanza2 and cade mweemba2 1 president zambia chamber of mines 2 chibuluma mines plc, zambia corresponding author. Liyungu, zambias mineral potential, geological survey of zambia yministry of mines and mineral development 1999 zambia. Zambia chamber of mines safety, health and environment 2019 conference report 1 files 118 downloads. Liyungu, zambia s mineral potential, geological survey of zambia yministry of mines and mineral development 1999 zambia.
Copperbelt the capital is ndola and the province is divided into 10 districts. Zambia mining cadastre portal supported by spatial dimension. The major waves of bantuspeaking immigrants began in the 15th century, with the greatest influx. Nevertheless, the full potential of these and other known mineral deposits is yet to be realised creating greater exploration opportunities. The mineral industry of zambia, 2016 pdf detailed description.
Copper mining in zambia history and future population increase lead to the establishment of settlements which rapidly grew into new towns. Zambia from 1964 onwards was formerly called northern rhodesia 19101964. Zambia is a landlocked nation in africas southern region. Its neighbours are the democratic republic of the congo to the north, tanzania to the northeast, malawi to the east, mozambique to the southeast, zimbabwe and. It will be continuously upgraded as new data becomes available. Central the province has 6 districts and the capital is kabwe. The mineral rich industrial area is home to no national parks but has highlights such.
Zimbabwe is bordered by zambia to the north, botswana to the west, south africa to the south, and mozambique to the east. Major minerals are copper and cobalt copper production stands at 465,000 mt, and is expected to reach about 700,000 mt by 2010. This public portal provides a spatial view into the mining cadastre data for namibia and is intended to improve stakeholder communications, reduce corruption and improve transparency in. With several expected expansion plans forthcoming, zambia is. Zambia was the worlds sixth largest copper producer in 2011 with 715,000 tonnes equating to 4. Local subject zambia mines and mineral resources maps. Geologic map of the republic of zambia responsibility. The indigenous huntergatherer occupants of zambia began to be displaced or absorbed by more advanced migrating tribes about 2,000 years ago. Database of mineral international workshop on unfc. Summary of 2017 and 2018 mineral production figures 1 files 220 downloads.
Background zambias major economic activity is mining, and as at 2005, mining contributed about 65% of export earnings. Zambia boasts some of the most beautiful, wild and pristine wilderness in southern africa. Database of mineral international workshop on unfc2009. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features. This public portal provides a spatial view into the mining cadastre data for namibia and is intended to improve stakeholder communications, reduce corruption and improve transparency in the namibia mining sector. This included a thorough reassessment of the groundwater resources of zambia. In africa, only the democratic republic of congo drc and burkina faso have appreciably higher mineral potential scores. In the past year, zambia was the only country to revise mineral royalty rates, thus pushing its rates up on two separate occasions during the past six years. Provisional mineral map of the republic of zambia in. Zambia consolidated copper mines has led to a resurgence in investment in the mining. Economic and cultural activity flourished in this resource rich environment for centuries prior to the european exploitation. Zambia mineral resources map showing the locations of minerals in zambia.
Latitude 1018 degrees south and 2236 degrees east area size. Mapping mineral potential for zambias economic growth aws. The ministry of mines and energy is renowned as performance driven. Simplified geology and selected mineral deposits a0 size bushveld complex, south africa simplified geology and selected platinum, chromite and vanadium deposits a4 size. It will be continuously upgraded as new data becomes.
January 9, 2019 mining companies accounted for more than a quarter of governments income zambia eiti report. More than 100,000 years ago, on the ancient land we now call zambia, mankinds ancestors the beginnings of the human race lived. Produced on behalf of the republic of zambia by exploration consultants ltd. Geological map of the republic of zambia in searchworks. Although most of the villages were selfsufficient, long distance trading began to develop during the 11th and 12th centuries, and. Zambia is one of nearly 200 countries illustrated on our blue ocean laminated map of the world.
Mapping mineral potential for zambias economic growth usgs. Investment opportunities exist in mapping and exploration to delineate resources. Here you can find the information about the natural resources of zambia, including oil, coal, silver, gold, diamonds etc. Geological maps are available to the members of public at a scale of 1. Highlights of the province include kafue national park, blue lagoon national park and the kasanka national park. For 2 decades, zambias mining sector has experienced significant foreign interest and investment driven. Generalized geological map of the zambian copperbelt.
The following maps and documents may be freely downloaded and used by the public. Copper mining in zambia page 2 paper 165 july 2008 however, its performance declined from the mid1970s and by the end of the 1980s copper mining was no longer the golden cow which had been the engine of the countrys industrial and social development. Support industries emerged and infrastructure such as hospitals, schools, roads, markets, and recreational facilities were built. Ten industrial minerals are described, with reference to some of the. Zambia mining cadastre portal supported by spatial. With 19 national parks including the world famous kafue and south luangwa national parks, zambia is an exciting wildlife and touring destination. The complete gmis is available at the gst in dodoma. A mineral export permit requires a mineral analysis and evaluation certificate issued by the director of the geological survey, a verification report from the commissioner general of the zambia revenue authority for the payment of mineral royalties, security clearance by the police, production returns and mineral right or mineral processing.
Country chapters from the minerals yearbook volume iii. John moen is a cartographer who along with his wife are the orignal founders of. The 10year miracle zambia chamber of mines the story of mining in northwestern province this booklet i s based on interview material obtained during a oneweek visit to northwestern province. Simplified geological map of south africa a0 size mineral maps. Sedimentary copper deposits in the cacb occur in multiple lithologies and stratigraphic positions and vary in type of. Prepared for publication by the government of the united kingdom directorate of overseas surveys for the government of the republic of zambia. We visited kalumbila, lumwana and solwezi, and the three mines there. Mopani copper mines plc mopani is a joint venture company based in kitwe as 95% of its operations are located there, comprising glencore international ag 73.
Mopani operates the mufulira mine, smelter, concentrator and copper refinery and the nkana mine, concentrator and cobalt plant. Industrial mineral resources of zambia nerc open research. Oec zambia zmb exports, imports, and trade partners. The mining industry, which is dominated by copper and a few other minerals, namely, zinc, silver, gold and cobalt, has been the most important driving force of economic development in zambia for over 70 years. The study on the national water resources master plan in the republic of zambia, volume 1, parts 1 to 8 1995. By promoting, facilitating and regulating development and sustainable utilization of namibias mineral, geological and energy resource through competent staff, innovation, research and stakeholder collaboration in a conducive environment for the benefits of all namibians and the world. Geological map of the republic of zambia map, 1981.
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