Precious and Non-Ferrous Metals JV with Nyakuwaha Community Mining Ltd, Coronet Metals Korea Co. Ltd, and Avimetal Inc.
Zambia Copper Belt: World-Class Mining Region
Global Significance
One of the largest and most productive copper mining areas in the world, spanning Copperbelt Province and parts of North-Western Province.
Economic Driver
Copper mining has powered Zambia's economy since the early 20th century, attracting national and international mining companies.
Mining Towns
Home to numerous mining communities including Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola, and Mufulira that have grown around the industry.
Kingdom of Zambia Tribe: Rich Heritage
Historical Kingdom
The Luba-Lunda Kingdom existed from the 16th to late 19th century in what is now DRC and parts of Zambia.
Complex Governance
Featured hierarchical governance with centralized power under a king who served as both political and spiritual leader.
Copper Heritage
The kingdom engaged in mining and smelting copper, using it for tools, ornaments, and currency in trade networks across Africa.
Modern Tribal Connection
Tribal Ownership
NyakuWaha Community Mining Ltd. is owned by the Kingdom of Luba Lunda, connecting ancient heritage with modern mining operations.
Cultural Continuity
The legacy of the Luba-Lunda Kingdom continues in modern cultures and societies of the region.
Economic Partnership
This joint venture represents a unique collaboration between traditional governance structures and international mining expertise.
Business Process: Copper & Gold
Extraction
Mining of copper and gold ores from Zambia's rich mineral deposits using modern equipment and traditional knowledge.
Concentration
Processing through crushing, milling, drying, and concentration techniques to increase mineral content.
Refining
Using advanced EW systems and plasma technology to produce high-purity copper cathodes and gold ingots.
Manufacturing
Production of finished goods including copper pipe, wire, sheet, and recycled tailings for construction materials.
Phased Development Approach
Advanced Processing Technology
Crushing & Milling
Breaking down raw ore into processable material
Concentration
Electrostatic and gravity methods to concentrate minerals
Electro-Winning
1,000 cells producing 50 tons of 99.98% pure copper daily
By-Product Recovery
Capturing valuable materials from processing waste
Sustainable Manufacturing Future
Environmental Responsibility
Recycling tailings into construction materials
Value-Added Production
Manufacturing copper pipe, wire, and sheet products
Community Partnership
Shared benefits between tribal owners and technical partners
The final phase of development transforms raw materials into finished products, creating jobs and maximizing economic benefits while minimizing environmental impact through innovative recycling technologies.