Zambia is the place to be for explorers says SRK Consulting

Zambia is the place to be for exploration companies in Africa.

By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions  

Last month WhyAfrica attended the launch of SRK Consulting (Zambia), SRK’s newly established local practice, where they showcased their extensive mining experience to prospective clients.

At the launch, WhyAfrica caught up with Desmond Mossop, Regional Partner SRK Southern Africa and Director SRK Zambia.

New partnerships to benefit all parties

According to Desmond, the renewed commitment of the Zambian government to accelerate copper production and the exploration of other minerals in the country is a significant development for Zambian mining.

Together with the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development, the Zambian Geological Survey Department is having conversations with investors and operators, putting the two together to create new partnerships that will benefit all parties.

With a transparent mining cadastre in place, legislation including the Minerals Regulation Commission Act which establishes the Minerals Regulation Commission (MRC) as the central authority for mineral resource management, and the Geological and Minerals Development Act which aims to enhance the sector through surveying, mapping, exploration, and supporting Zambian miners and attracting investment, the Zambia government is taking seriously its role as guardian of  the country’s mineral resources and wealth.

Aerial surveys to assist

To assist in exploration, high-resolution aerial surveys of Zambia have already covered 60% of the country – and to put into perspective the pace at which the government is working – in October 2025, only 40% had been assessed.

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WhyAfrica’s 2026 WhyAfrica Business Trip to Zambia was organised and operated by WhyAfrica’s sister company tour operator Endorphin Expeditions.

Image: The SRK team at the launch of their Zambia office in Kitwe recently. Image credit: Leon Louw for WhyAfrica

Zambia is the place to be for explorers says SRK Consulting