Emeralds in Zambia Since 2010 the value of emeralds has increased by 500% and Zambia is home to the world’s largest emerald operation, Kagem mine, owned by Gemfields. This accounts for a quarter ...

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) - Zambia’s founding president Kenneth Kaunda has issued a rare public plea to protest the construction of a major copper mine in a national park on the Zambezi River. The 95 ...

The state of Zambia’s amethyst and emerald mining sectors has improved after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in poor demand. However, the sectors continue to battle systemic ...

Zambia aims to boost copper output to 1 million tons by 2026 despite prior stagnation. Reviving a state enterprise, AI prospecting, and investments in existing mines promise a surge in production ...