Regulatory Filings • Aug 5, 2022
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(the "Notice" or "Announcement")
ISSUER

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia]
Company registration number: 119540000771 Share Code: ZCCM-IH ISIN: ZM0000000037
Authorised by: Chabby Chabala – Company Secretary

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited [Founder Member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange] [Regulated and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia]
| Contact Person : | Natasha Nelson |
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| Contact email : |
[email protected] |
| Contact Number: | +260-211-232456 |
| Website: | www.sbz.com.zm |
The captioned Announcement has been approved by:
The Announcement contained herein contains information that may be of a price sensitive nature.
Investors are advised to seek the advice of their investment advisor, stockbroker, or any professional duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia to provide securities advice.
ISSUED: 05 August 2022

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia] Company registration number: 119540000771 Share Code: ZCCM-IH ISIN: ZM0000000037 ["ZCCM-IH" or the "Company"]
The shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc ("ZCCM-IH" or the "Company"), as well as other market participants, are referred to the circular dated 9 March 2021 sent to shareholders giving full details on the Acquisition of Mopani Copper Mines PLC ("Mopani") by ZCCM-IH (the "Transaction").
The Board of Directors of ZCCM-IH (the "Board") informed shareholders that the Company requested SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd ("SRK") to undertake a technical review of the mining, processing, smelting, and refining Assets (the "Assets") of Mopani and prepare a Competent Persons Report ("CPR") that meets the requirements set out in Section 12 of the Listings Requirements of the Lusaka Securities Exchange ("LuSE).
Accordingly, the Board wishes to inform the market and the shareholders of ZCCM-IH that the CPR has been finalised and the summarised results following the exercise undertaken by SRK of inspecting the reserves and resources of Mopani are presented below.
| Area | Tonnage (Mt) | TCu (%) | ASCu (%) | TCo (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measured Mineral Resources | ||||
| Sulphides | 162.1 | 2.07 | - | 0.11 |
| Oxides | 7.8 | 2.28 | 1.30 | 0.04 |
| Total | 170.0 | 2.08 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Indicated Mineral Resources | ||||
| Sulphides | 44.2 | 2.09 | - | 0.11 |
| Oxides | 1.4 | 1.86 | 0.94 | 0.06 |
| Total | 45.7 | 2.08 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Inferred Mineral Resources | ||||
| Sulphides | 38.0 | 2.04 | - | 0.11 |
| Oxides | 1.6 | 1.67 | 0.73 | 0.04 |
| Total | 39.5 | 2.03 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Total Mineral Resources | ||||
| Sulphides | 244.8 | 2.07 | 0.11 | |
| Oxides | 10.8 | 2.14 | 1.17 | 0.04 |
| Total | 255.6 | 2.07 | 0.05 | 0.11 |
Table 1- Nkana: Audited Mineral Resource Statement as at 1 January 2022
Source: SRK competent Persons Report on Mopani Copper Mines PLC.
| Table 2 – Mufulira: Audited Mineral Resource Statement as at 1 January 2022 | |
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| Area | Tonnage (Mt) | Tcu (%) | ASCu (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measured Mineral Resources |
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| Main Mining Areas (Sulphides) |
25.53 | 2.24 | |
| Historical Blocks (Sulphides) |
1.06 | 2.70 | |
| Underground Oxides | 8.78 | 1.19 | 0.72 |
| Surface oxides | 3.03 | 1.81 | 0.50 |
| Total | 38.39 | 1.98 | 0.20 |
| Indicated Mineral Resources |
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| Main Mining Areas (Sulphides) |
11.72 | 2.68 | |
| Historical Blocks (Sulphides) |
0.27 | 2.15 | |
| Underground Oxides | 1.97 | 0.90 | 0.56 |
| Surface oxides | 1.85 | 1.80 | 0.48 |
| Total | 15.82 | 2.35 | 0.13 |
| Inferred Mineral Resources |
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| Main Mining Areas (Sulphides) |
13.76 | 2.66 | |
| Historical Blocks (Sulphides) |
0.29 | 2.48 | |
| Underground Oxides | 1.32 | 0.81 | 0.51 |
| Surface oxides | 1.29 | 1.76 | 0.40 |
| Total | 16.67 | 2.44 | 0.07 |
| Total Mineral Resources | |||
| Main Mining Areas (Sulphides) |
51.01 | 2.46 | |
| Historical Blocks (Sulphides) |
1.62 | 2.57 | |
| Underground Oxides | 12.07 | 1.10 | 0.67 |
| Surface oxides | 6.18 | 1.80 | 0.47 |
| Total | 70.88 | 2.17 | 0.16 |
Source: SRK competent Persons Report on Mopani Copper Mines PLC.
| Tonnes | Cu Grade | Co Grade | Copper | Cobalt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Mt | % | % | Kt | Kt |
| Nkana North | 13.66 | 1.92 | 0.13 | 262.4 | 17.3 |
| Nkana South | 33.87 | 1.88 | 0.06 | 635.9 | 21.1 |
| Mufulira | 9.66 | 2.10 | 202.5 | 0.0 | |
| Proved | 57.19 | 1.92 | 0.07 | 1,100.8 | 38.4 |
| Nkana North | 8.13 | 1.95 | 0.13 | 158.7 | 10.6 |
| Nkana South | 21.95 | 1.81 | 0.08 | 397.8 | 17.3 |
| Mufulira | 5.99 | 2.31 | 0.00 | 138.7 | 0.0 |
| Probable | 36.08 | 1.93 | 0.08 | 695.2 | 27.9 |
| Nkana North | 21.79 | 1.93 | 0.13 | 421.1 | 27.9 |
| Nkana South | 55.83 | 1.85 | 0.07 | 1,033.7 | 38.4 |
| Mufulira | 15.65 | 2.18 | 0.00 | 341.3 | 0.0 |
| Total | 93.27 | 1.93 | 0.07 | 1,796.0 | 66.3 |
Source : SRK competent Persons Report on Mopani Copper Mines PLC.
The CPR is available to shareholders of ZCCM-IH upon request.
| Lusaka Securities Exchange Sponsoring Broker |
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| T +260-211-232456 E [email protected] W www.sbz.com.zm Stockbrokers Zambia Limited (SBZ) is a member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia |
First Issued on 05 August 2022
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