Our Contract Mining Operations and Partnerships
AVANI MINING ZAMBIA LIMITED operates across 2,000 km² with 15 licenses, focused on extracting high-quality copper, cobalt, and other valuable minerals. Our exploration and responsible mining practices are at the forefront of industry innovation.
At AVANI MINING ZAMBIA LIMITED, our mutually beneficial business model involves partnerships and collaboration with local small and medium - scale mining groups, known as Contract Mining Partners (CMPs), which has become a key part of our success in Zambia. CMPs are local small to medium – scale mining companies, licenced by the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, typically employing between 50 to 500 people each, which go into long-term contracts to supply mill feed to AVANI MINING LTD. Our CMPs employ over 3,500 miners, benefiting from our mutually beneficial business model with them as well as inclusion in the formal economy, safer working conditions and adherence to environmentally responsible practices.
Our partnership model with CMPs accelerate the formalization of artisanal and small-scale miners in Zambia. Through these agreements, we have committed to work with the Zambian Government to streamline permitting for artisanal and small-scale miners, promote environmental stewardship and safety standards while also providing technical training to those artisanal and small-scale miners.
This is a significant milestone for responsible mining in Zambia, representing a mutually beneficial opportunity for artisanal and small-scale miners and AVANI MINING to increase production while promoting environmental stewardship and safety standards and providing technical training to those artisanal and small-scall miners. It reinforces the strong institutional support AVANI MINING has from the Zambian Government and aligns with our long-term commitment to inclusive, sustainable development in our host communities.
Greenfield Project at Solwezi
Our proposed new facility in Solwezi is set to produce 40,000 MT of Copper Cathode and 7,000 MT of Cobalt Hydroxide annually, with commissioning trials starting in 2026. A USD 150 million investment aimed at powering progress.
Commitment to Sustainability
We prioritize sustainable mining practices, environmental responsibility, and community engagement and participation. Avani Mining is dedicated to creating long-term value for both our stakeholders and the local communities we work with and serve.