Maamba Collieries

It is the Minister of Energy's hope that the country’s two largest power producers can come to an agreement on how the debt could be settled.

On its fifth anniversary of generation, Maamba renews its commitment to supply power and will remain a key player in the local power industry.

This makes Maamba the first mining firm in Zambia to operate this Surface Miner, used to mine in layers by using a milling drum.

Zambia relies heavily on hydropower for energy but has been facing power shortages, caused by drought. In March, its electricity deficit had reached 810 MW.

Falling water levels in Kariba have necessitated MCL to relocate its pumps to a new location in the lake to provide water for its 300-Megawatt power plant.

On Saturday, 25 July, Zambia power reductions were initiated and electricity supply to First Quantum Minerals’ Kansanshi operation, including the smelter was reduced to 117 MW from the steady-state level of 153 MW. This is following...