Zambia
India's Laxyo enters African underground mining market with $23mn contract at Zambia's Mopani copper mine
Laxyo's expansion into African underground mining marks the Indian company's first overseas project ahead of a planned IPO.
World Bank cuts Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast as energy shock bites
The World Bank warns that higher energy costs and weaker external demand stemming from the Middle East conflict are outweighing the benefits of structural reforms, stronger commodities prices
Zambia extends copper concentrate export-duty waiver, prioritising output over beneficiation amid smelter constraints
The measure, first introduced in August 2025, supports copper producers whose processing operations are disrupted by technical challenges, repair work at major smelting facilities
Atomic Eagle reports 28.0mn lb uranium oxide reserve at Zambia project, bolsters board
Atomic Eagle Ltd (ASX:AEU) has reported a 28.0mn pound uranium oxide (U₃O₈) reserve at its Muntanga project in Zambia and reshaped its board, positioning the company to benefit from tightening global uranium supply and rising nuclear demand.
Frontier markets fall short of promise as investment stalls, World Bank says
Frontier economies have seen a sharp slowdown in investment growth and an increase in fiscal and financial vulnerabilities.