Zambia Advances Mining Sector Reforms

Zambia announced progress in mining reforms with the proposed Local Content Bill and the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) Act, 2024. Stakeholders urged the swift finalisation of the Local Content Bill to increase local business and SME participation. The MRC Act, now enacted, replaced fragmented oversight with a single regulator, tightened licensing rules, and strengthened environmental and corporate accountability. These reforms aim to improve transparency, compliance, and inclusive growth in Zambia’s mining sector.