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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reiterated its commitment to invest further in Zambia\u2019s mining sector, but has clarified that it has no plans to acquire Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) nor Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), contrary to media reports.<\/p>\n

In a statement, the company pledged to support government\u2019s drive towards growing the nation\u2019s copper production, and is working towards investing in its S3 expansion project at Kansanshi mine in Solwezi which will increase production output and prolong the life of mine.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn addition, preparatory works are also underway for the company\u2019s Enterprise nickel production project near its Sentinel mine in North-Western Province,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe company (and the mining industry at large) is keen on seeing positive developments in policies that will attract investment in the sector to reach the ultimate goal of three million tonnes of copper production in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both the Daily Mail and Times of Zambia have carried stories to the effect that mining giants Barrick Gold and First Quantum Minerals (FQM) are interested in investing in Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) on the Copperbelt.<\/p>\n

This was reported to have have elated Government, which has welcomed the expression of interest and has pledged to see to it that bottlenecks to increased copper production in Zambia are addressed.<\/p>\n

Canada\u2019s High Commissioner to Zambia Pamela O\u2019donnell said Barrick Gold and other Canadian companies are yearning to invest in Zambia because of the country\u2019s good policy decisions. Ms O\u2019donnell, who is based in Tanzania, was speaking when she met President Hakainde Hichilema at State House.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe policy decisions that have been made since your government came into power have really increased confidence in companies. Canadian companies that are here are interested in investing more.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has reiterated its commitment to invest further in Zambia\u2019s mining sector, but has clarified that it has no plans to acquire Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) nor Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), contrary to media reports. 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