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About Jimbe Minerals

Building the Foundations of Tomorrow’s Copper Supply

Jimbe Minerals is a copper project development company advancing a portfolio of strategically located projects across Zambia through disciplined exploration, technical expertise, and responsible environmental stewardship.

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Who We Are

Jimbe Minerals is dedicated to the systematic exploration and evaluation of copper mineralisation within Zambia, one of the world's most important mining jurisdictions.

Our work combines geological science, modern exploration techniques and responsible operational practices to better understand the mineral potential of our project portfolio. Rather than pursuing rapid development, our strategy focuses on disciplined exploration, technical validation and informed decision-making.

As global demand for copper continues to increase, responsible exploration has become increasingly important in identifying the resources needed to support electrification, renewable energy, modern infrastructure and industrial growth.

Vision

Discovering Resources That Support Tomorrow

Our vision is to become a respected copper project development company recognised for technical excellence, responsible development and transparent corporate governance.

Mission

Guided by Science. Driven by Responsibility.

Our mission is to responsibly identify, evaluate and advance prospective copper projects through scientific exploration, technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and strong stakeholder relationships.

Our Strategy

Creating Long-Term Value Through Disciplined Exploration

01
Identify

Acquire and evaluate prospective exploration licences based on geological potential, regional mineralisation and available historical data.

02
Investigate

Undertake systematic geological mapping, geochemical sampling, geophysical surveys and target generation.

03
Validate

Conduct exploration drilling and technical analysis to test priority targets and reduce geological uncertainty.

04
Advance

Continue technical evaluation while considering environmental, regulatory and commercial factors necessary for future advancement.

Core Values

The Principles That Guide Our Work

Technical Excellence

We rely on evidence-based exploration methods, qualified technical interpretation and continuous learning.

Integrity

We communicate honestly, report accurately and maintain high ethical standards in all activities.

Responsibility

Environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement are integrated into exploration planning and execution.

Safety

Protecting the wellbeing of employees, contractors and surrounding communities is fundamental to every programme.

Collaboration

Long-term success depends upon productive relationships with communities, government, partners and investors.

Sustainability

Responsible resource development requires balancing economic opportunity with environmental and social considerations.

Our Portfolio

A Diversified Copper Project Portfolio

Project
Primary Commodity
Stage
Jimbe Copper-Nickel
Copper-Nickel
Flagship
Kapako
Copper
Drill-Stage
Matuka
Copper
Drill-Stage
Lusasha
Copper
Early-Stage
Leadership

Experienced Leadership, Disciplined Execution

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Portrait representation of Bernard Kazenene Chilufya, Chief Executive Officer
Bernard Kazenene Chilufya
Chief Executive Officer

Over 20 years in mineral exploration, mine development and project management across Zambia. Contributed to the early development of the Kalumbila (Trident) Copper Project and has led emerald and manganese projects. Formerly Project Manager at L.M. Engineering, Logistics Manager at Kalumbila Minerals and Managing Director of Viacon Investments.

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Portrait representation of Sakwiba Musiwa, Chief Geologist
Sakwiba Musiwa
Chief Geologist

More than four decades in mineral exploration and geological sciences, with senior roles at ZCCM, the Ministry of Mines and private exploration companies. B.Sc. Geology (University of Zambia) with advanced studies at Oxford Brookes University (UK) and ITC, The Netherlands.

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Portrait representation of Nyambe Wamukwamba, Chief Financial Officer
Nyambe Wamukwamba
Chief Financial Officer

Corporate, structured and project finance leader with experience across mining, engineering, infrastructure, energy and financial services. Head of Finance Programs at CLW Engineering and University Associate at the University of Zambia.

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Chikwa Ysakar Chibwe
Legal & Regulatory Counsel
Partner, Ysakar Legal Practitioners

Chikwa Ysakar Chibwe is a Partner at Ysakar Legal Practitioners, providing commercially focused legal counsel to clients operating across Zambia’s mining and resources sectors.

Portrait representation of Mrityunjay Singh, Chief Marketing Officer
Mrityunjay Singh
Chief Marketing Officer

More than 20 years in mineral marketing and commercial activities across Africa, with extensive Zambian experience. Leads marketing and commercial strategy, developing relationships with potential offtakers, strategic partners and investors as the copper portfolio advances.

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Leadership Profiles
Portrait representation of Bernard Kazenene Chilufya, Chief Executive Officer
Bernard Kazenene Chilufya
Chief Executive Officer

Bernard Kazenene Chilufya is the Chief Executive Officer of Jimbe Minerals Limited and brings more than two decades of experience in mineral exploration, mine development, project management and mining operations across Zambia.

Throughout his career, Mr. Chilufya has led multidisciplinary teams in the planning, development and execution of exploration and mining projects, overseeing every stage from early exploration through to operational delivery. His expertise spans project management, logistics, procurement, budgeting, stakeholder coordination and operational leadership.

He has played key roles in several significant mining projects in Zambia, including the early development of the Kalumbila (Trident) Copper Project, where he contributed to the logistical and operational support of one of the country’s most significant copper discoveries. He has also managed projects in emerald and manganese mining, gaining extensive experience in exploration support, mine logistics, infrastructure development and project execution.

Before becoming Chief Executive Officer, he served as Project Coordinator for Jimbe Minerals, Project Manager at L.M. Engineering Ltd, Logistics Manager at Kalumbila Minerals Ltd and Managing Director of Viacon Investments Ltd — roles that combined delivery of complex mining projects with financial discipline, operational efficiency and safety standards.

As CEO, Mr. Chilufya leads corporate strategy, business development, project execution, stakeholder engagement and operational growth, with a focus on responsible mineral exploration and long-term value creation from Zambia’s copper resources. He holds qualifications in Information Systems from institutions in the United Kingdom.

Leadership Highlights
· Over 20 years of mining and project management experience
· Chief Executive Officer, Jimbe Minerals Limited
· Former Project Coordinator, Jimbe Minerals
· Former Project Manager, L.M. Engineering Ltd
· Former Logistics Manager, Kalumbila Minerals Ltd
· Former Managing Director, Viacon Investments Ltd
· Extensive experience across copper, emerald and manganese projects
· Expertise in exploration logistics, project delivery, procurement, budgeting and operational leadership
Portrait representation of Sakwiba Musiwa, Chief Geologist
Sakwiba Musiwa
Chief Geologist

With over four decades of experience in mineral exploration and geological sciences, Sakwiba Musiwa serves as Chief Geologist at Jimbe Minerals Limited, providing technical leadership for the Company’s exploration strategy and resource development programmes.

Mr. Musiwa has built an extensive career across Zambia’s mining sector, having held senior geological positions within ZCCM, the Ministry of Mines and private exploration companies. His expertise spans regional geological mapping, mineral exploration, project evaluation, geological interpretation and exploration programme management.

Throughout his career he has led and contributed to numerous exploration initiatives targeting copper and other mineral resources across Zambia, bringing deep knowledge of the country’s geology and mineral potential.

At Jimbe Minerals he oversees geological exploration activities, drilling programmes, data interpretation, target generation and technical evaluation, ensuring exploration is conducted to the highest professional and scientific standards.

Mr. Musiwa holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology and has undertaken advanced studies through the University of Zambia, Oxford Brookes University (United Kingdom) and the International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), The Netherlands.

Quick Profile
· Over 40 years of geological and mineral exploration experience
· Former Senior Project Geologist, Ministry of Mines, Zambia
· Former Mining Geologist, ZCCM
· Specialist in copper exploration, geological mapping, GIS and exploration management
· B.Sc. Geology — University of Zambia
· Advanced studies at Oxford Brookes University (UK) and ITC, The Netherlands
Portrait representation of Nyambe Wamukwamba, Chief Financial Officer
Nyambe Wamukwamba
Chief Financial Officer

Nyambe Wamukwamba is the Chief Financial Officer of Jimbe Minerals Limited, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance, structured finance, project finance, financial risk management and strategic financial leadership.

He has worked across mining, engineering, infrastructure, energy and financial services, with experience spanning financial modelling, capital planning, budgeting, commercial analysis, risk management and project financing. His work includes structured commodity-finance assignments involving copper, cobalt and nickel projects, as well as renewable energy and infrastructure finance.

Mr. Wamukwamba has provided financial and strategic advisory support to multidisciplinary project teams, working alongside mining engineers, geologists, legal advisers, financial specialists and commercial stakeholders. His experience includes developing financial models, scenario analyses, project cash-flow projections and risk frameworks designed to support project bankability and informed capital allocation.

He currently serves as Head of Finance Programs at CLW Engineering Company Ltd, where he provides financial leadership across engineering, construction and infrastructure operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial governance and investment decision-making. He also serves as a University Associate at the University of Zambia, where he lectures in Financial Markets and Derivatives, Management Accounting and related disciplines.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Wamukwamba worked in management consulting at Grant Thornton, providing financial analysis, feasibility assessments, investment appraisals, due diligence and commercial advisory services to public and private sector clients.

He is a member of professional banking, accounting and finance institutions in Zambia and the United Kingdom.

At Jimbe Minerals, Mr. Wamukwamba provides financial leadership supporting disciplined capital allocation, project economics, risk management and the Company’s long-term objective of developing commercially viable copper assets in Zambia.

Leadership Highlights
· Senior finance leadership across mining, infrastructure and financial services
· Extensive experience in structured finance and project finance
· Experience across mining, infrastructure, engineering and energy
· Corporate finance, financial modelling and risk management
· Commodity derivatives and project bankability
· Financial governance, budgeting and capital planning
· Management consulting and investment appraisal experience
Portrait representation of Chikwa Ysakar Chibwe, Legal and Regulatory Counsel
Chikwa Ysakar Chibwe
Legal & Regulatory Counsel
Partner, Ysakar Legal Practitioners

Chikwa Ysakar Chibwe is a Partner at Ysakar Legal Practitioners, providing commercially focused legal counsel to clients operating across Zambia’s mining and resources sectors.

His practice encompasses mining and energy projects, banking and finance, project structuring, regulatory compliance, licensing, joint ventures, and offtake arrangements. He brings a practical understanding of the legal and commercial considerations involved in developing and financing resource projects.

Chikwa also draws on experience in fintech and emerging digital regulation, including matters relating to digital payments and data protection. His approach is pragmatic and commercially oriented, with a focus on providing clear legal guidance that supports sound decision-making and long-term project objectives.

For Jimbe Minerals, his role provides legal and regulatory oversight supporting the Company’s project development activities in Zambia.

Practice Areas
· Mining and energy projects
· Banking and finance
· Project structuring
· Regulatory compliance and licensing
· Joint ventures and offtake arrangements
· Fintech, digital payments and data protection
Portrait representation of Mrityunjay Singh, Chief Marketing Officer
Mrityunjay Singh
Chief Marketing Officer

Mrityunjay Singh serves as Chief Marketing Officer of Jimbe Minerals Limited, bringing more than 20 years of experience in mineral marketing and commercial activities across Africa, with extensive experience in Zambia.

His career has focused on the commercial side of the minerals sector, including market development, customer and stakeholder relationships, mineral sales and marketing, and understanding the commercial requirements of mineral producers and buyers.

With extensive exposure to Zambia’s mining industry, Mr. Singh brings practical knowledge of the regional minerals market and the commercial relationships required to support the development of mining projects from exploration toward production.

At Jimbe Minerals, he leads the Company’s marketing and commercial strategy, with a focus on developing relationships with potential offtakers, strategic partners, investors and other stakeholders as the Company’s copper assets progress through staged development.

His experience complements Jimbe Minerals’ technical, operational and financial leadership, providing a commercial perspective as the Company works toward its long-term objective of becoming a copper producer in Zambia.

Leadership Highlights
· 20+ years of mineral marketing experience
· Extensive African minerals-market experience
· Strong Zambia-focused commercial experience
· Mineral marketing and market development
· Commercial and stakeholder relationship management
· Strategic partnerships and customer engagement
· Commercial development supporting the transition from exploration toward production
Corporate Governance
Technical Expertise
Legal & Regulatory Oversight
Long-Term Vision
Why Jimbe Minerals?

We combine technical discipline, responsible exploration and a long-term perspective to evaluate copper opportunities within one of the world's most prospective mining regions. Our objective is not simply to explore — it is to generate reliable geological knowledge that supports responsible resource development and creates lasting value.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jimbe Minerals do?
Jimbe Minerals is a copper project development company evaluating and advancing mineral opportunities across Zambia through geological mapping, sampling, geophysical surveys and exploration drilling.
Where does Jimbe Minerals operate?
The company operates within Zambia through a portfolio of four copper projects located in prospective geological regions. See the project portfolio for details.
Does Jimbe Minerals produce copper?
No. The company is focused on mineral exploration and project development. Long-term copper production is a stated objective, not a current activity. Individual project stages are described on their respective project pages.
Why is copper the company's primary focus?
Copper is essential to electricity transmission, renewable energy, electric vehicles, construction and industrial manufacturing, with long-term demand expected to remain strong. See Why Copper.