FQM Drives Economic Growth with Transformative Road Project in Zambia
First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with the Zambian government to upgrade the 371-kilometre Mutanda-Kaoma road, a crucial route for transporting materials and copper products to the ports of Walvis Bay and Durban.
The initiative aims to enhance Zambia’s road infrastructure, essential for bolstering the mining sector and facilitating economic growth.
FQM Country Manager Dr. Godwin Beene emphasized the project’s alignment with Vision 2030 and the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP), highlighting its potential to transform logistics efficiency, promote rural development, and unlock economic opportunities.
“This road is more than a connection; it is a lifeline for communities, improving access to healthcare, education, and markets while stimulating local economies,” said Dr. Beene.
Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane praised FQM’s role as an investor and technical advisor, noting the project’s potential to create jobs and attract businesses along the route.
The upgraded road will link the Copperbelt, North-Western, and Western Provinces, strengthen Zambia’s Western Corridor, and connect the country to regional trade routes like the Lobito Rail Corridor.
FQM has invested over US$2 million in road infrastructure in Solwezi and Kalumbila, underscoring its commitment to sustainable development and economic empowerment in Zambia. First Quantum Minerals (FQM) has partnered with the Zambian government to upgrade the 371-kilometre Mutanda-Kaoma road, a crucial route for transporting materials and copper products to the ports of Walvis Bay and Durban.
The initiative aims to enhance Zambia’s road infrastructure, essential for bolstering the mining sector and facilitating economic growth.
FQM Country Manager Dr. Godwin Beene emphasized the project’s alignment with Vision 2030 and the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP), highlighting its potential to transform logistics efficiency, promote rural development, and unlock economic opportunities.
“This road is more than a connection; it is a lifeline for communities, improving access to healthcare, education, and markets while stimulating local economies,” said Dr. Beene.
Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane praised FQM’s role as an investor and technical advisor, noting the project’s potential to create jobs and attract businesses along the route.
The upgraded road will link the Copperbelt, North-Western, and Western Provinces, strengthen Zambia’s Western Corridor, and connect the country to regional trade routes like the Lobito Rail Corridor.
FQM has invested over US$2 million in road infrastructure in Solwezi and Kalumbila, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable development and economic empowerment in Zambia.
