Zambia Country Commercial Guide
Learn about the market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business conditions in zambia, prepared by at U.S. Embassies worldwide by Commerce Department, State Department and other U.S. agencies’ professionals
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Zambia is the world’s seventh largest copper producer, producing five percent of the global supply. Home to the largest emerald mine in the world, Kagem, Zambia is regarded as the world’s first or second largest emerald producer, producing 30-35 percent of global supply. While the extent of the country’s mineral deposits has yet to be confirmed, there is credible evidence Zambia also possesses globally significant reserves of cobalt, nickel, manganese, and possibly graphite and lithium. The mining sector is governed and regulated by the 2015 Mines and Minerals Development Act.

Sub-sector Best Prospects

There are prospects in mineral extraction, mapping, sampling, and sales of mining supplies and equipment. 

Opportunities

Opportunities exist in exploration, mine services, water management, engineering, construction, and environmental services. 

Key government and regulatory agencies:

Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development
12th Floor, New Government Complex, Nasser Road
P.O. Box 31969
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 235 306 | +260 211 237 307
https://www.mmmd.gov.zm

Zambia Development Agency
Investment House, Nasser Road 
P.O. Box 30819
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 220 177 | +260 211 225 270 
info@zda.org.zm
https://www.zda.org.zm/

Zambia Chamber of Mines
Mpile Office Park
Cathedral Hill
74 Independence Avenue
P.O. Box 51393 RW
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260 211 258 383 | +260 211 258 384
info@mines.org.zm https://www.mines.org.zm

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