Zambia's president appoints new mines minister in cabinet changes after election (updated)

Barrick Mining

28/10/2026 10:49

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LUSAKA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday appointed Brenda Tambatamba as the Southern African copper-producing country's new mines minister, among cabinet changes after he won a second term in August's election.
Tambatamba served as labour minister in Hichilema's previous cabinet.
Before entering politics, she worked as a sustainability manager at Barrick's ABX.TO Lumwana mine.
Africa's second-largest copper producer is targeting annual output of 3 million metric tons, nearly triple current levels, as it seeks to capitalise on growing demand for the metal used in EV, power networks and construction.

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