"With the Zambian government intently focused on increasing copper production, we have seen infrastructure improvements, with rail and road upgrades, as well as a strong focus on education and training to support the mining sector."
"Zambia indeed deterred many investors due to multiple policy shifts in the mining tax regime that showed no consistency. However, since 2021 and with a new government in place, we have seen more stability as well as investor-friendly policies."
International investors demonstrate reinvigorated appetite for Africa’s mining prospects – from traditional partners like the Australians to a growing Chinese and Russian presence.
GBR’s Ontario Mining and Toronto’s Global Reach 2025 report draws from over 130 interviews with leading C-level executives from producers, juniors, contractors, financial institutions and service providers to provide an updated overview of the complex mining ecosystem and offer a glimpse into the future of one of Canada’s most essential sectors.