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Why Zambia

One of the World's Great Copper Jurisdictions

For more than a century, Zambia has been recognised as one of the world's most important copper-producing nations — offering favourable geology, experienced professionals, established infrastructure and a supportive regulatory framework.

Region

Southern Africa

Reputation

Major Copper Producer

Primary Mineral

Copper

Geological Province

Central African Copperbelt

Mining History

More Than 100 Years

Key Industries

Mining, Agriculture, Energy

Why Zambia?

Positioned in the Heart of Africa's Copperbelt

Map of Zambia highlighting the Copperbelt and Jimbe Minerals project locations

Rich Copper Geology

One of the world’s most prospective copper regions with decades of proven mineral production.

Established Mining Industry

Strong mining history supported by an experienced workforce and existing infrastructure.

Strategic Infrastructure

Roads, rail, power, and export routes supporting future project development.

Investment Environment

Supportive mining legislation and growing international investment in critical minerals.

Zambia has produced copper for over a century and remains one of the world's most attractive destinations for new copper discoveries.

Why Exploration Continues

Decades of Mining Have Built a Foundation for New Discovery

A Legacy of Mining

Decades of mining have developed geological expertise, engineering capability, and exploration experience.

Skilled Workforce

An experienced workforce spans geology, engineering, environmental management and community engagement.

Modern Infrastructure

National road networks, rail, airports, and power transmission support efficient exploration logistics.

Why Zambia Matters to Jimbe

Jimbe Minerals operates exclusively in Zambia. The jurisdiction is not incidental to the strategy — it is the basis of it, for four specific reasons.

Portfolio location

All four of Jimbe Minerals’ copper projects are located in Zambia — in North-Western, Central and Northern Provinces.

Established technical capacity

Zambia’s mining history means drilling contractors, assay laboratories, geological consultants and engineering services are available domestically.

A known regulatory pathway

Exploration and mining licences, environmental approvals and community consent processes are well defined, which supports predictable project planning.

Proximity to operating mines

Two of the four projects lie near existing copper operations, which evidences district-scale copper endowment. No inference as to grade or tonnage on Jimbe’s own ground is drawn from that proximity.

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Why Jimbe Minerals Operates in Zambia

Jimbe Minerals selected Zambia because it combines favourable geological conditions, established mining expertise, an experienced workforce, and a strong exploration heritage with long-term copper potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Zambia known for copper?

Zambia is internationally recognised for its extensive copper deposits, long mining history, and location within the Central African Copperbelt.

What is the Central African Copperbelt?

A geological region extending across northern Zambia and southeastern DRC, hosting numerous significant copper deposits.

Why is exploration still important in Zambia?

Exploration continues to improve geological understanding and identify new opportunities using modern scientific methods.

Why did Jimbe Minerals choose Zambia?

Favourable geology, established mining expertise, and strong exploration heritage make Zambia an important jurisdiction for responsible copper exploration. See Why Zambia Matters to Jimbe.