Mining Licences Surge: 2,375 Issued in 2025, and What’s Driving the Boom
Zambia issued 2,375 mining licences in 2025, up 9.2%. Nickel output rose 616% and zinc 25%. What the licensing boom says about the next phase of Zambia's minerals sector.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
ZMW / USD18.7190• 0.00%ZMW / CNY2.7696▲ +0.00%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Review dateReal GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5ZMW / USD18.7190• 0.00%ZMW / CNY2.7696▲ +0.00%GDP Growth (World Bank)3.8%▼ -0.1Review dateReal GDP Growth Forecast (IMF)4.3%▲ +0.5