Mining in Zambia

Mining in North-Western Province

North-Western Province is home to some of Zambia's largest modern open-pit copper operations around Solwezi and Kalumbila. Expansion projects and exploration keep demand high for heavy equipment, contractors, logistics and site services.

Key mining towns

  • Solwezi
  • Kalumbila
  • Mwinilunga
  • Kasempa
  • Zambezi

Mining activity

  • Large-scale open-pit copper and associated gold
  • Mine expansion and greenfield exploration
  • Camp, catering, logistics and site services
  • Nickel and other base-metal exploration

What buyers look for

  • Large excavators, haul trucks and dozers — buy or hire
  • Earthmoving, drilling and blasting contractors
  • Transport, fuel and logistics providers
  • Accommodation, security and site support services

Other provinces

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