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On March 27, 2026 (local time), Fred Hamaamba, Deputy Inspector General of the Zambia Police Service, led a delegation of senior police officials—including the Provincial Police Commissioner of Central Province and the Director of Operations—to visit Sinomine Kitumba Minerals Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sinomine Kitumba") for an on-site inspection.
The delegation first toured the project site to review construction progress. Deputy Inspector General Hamaamba expressed appreciation for the project’s rapid development and high standards of modernization. During the visit, he engaged actively with the project team, seeking detailed information on project scale, processing flows, and future production plans.
Following the site visit, Mao Fulong, Assistant to the President of Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd. and General Manager of Sinomine Kitumba, led the project management team in a meeting with the delegation.
Deputy Inspector General Hamaamba spoke highly of the project’s contribution to Zambia’s economic development and job creation. He also highlighted the company’s early commitment to community infrastructure development, noting that it has significantly improved local livelihoods and demonstrated strong corporate social responsibility. He reaffirmed that the Zambia Police Service will deploy additional personnel to strengthen mine security and support the project’s continued development.
Mao Fulong expressed sincere appreciation for the delegation’s visit and for the police’s support in enhancing site security. He noted that the large-scale investment in the Kitumba project has been made possible by Zambia’s open and business-friendly environment and strong government support. The project is committed to building a modern mine characterized by advanced technology and environmental responsibility, with ESG principles embedded throughout operations.
He further emphasized that, while contributing to tax revenues, the company will continue to give back to local communities by supporting the development of clinics, schools, and other public infrastructure, as well as assisting in the construction of a local police station. These efforts aim to contribute to Zambia’s national goal of achieving annual copper production of 3 million tonnes, and to demonstrate the company’s commitment to shared development.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to further strengthen regular communication and coordination mechanisms. They will deepen cooperation in areas such as joint security management in the mining area, coordinated emergency response, and police–enterprise joint patrols, providing strong support for both project construction and harmonious community development.
