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Zambia's New Steel Plant
A Chinese firm commissions a new steel plant in Zambia, boosting local production and symbolizing enhanced Sino-Zambian relations.
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International TradeEconomic DevelopmentForeign InvestmentManufacturingSteel IndustrySino-African Relations
Pdv Metals LimitedChinese Firm
Hakainde HichilemaZeng JunPaul Kabuswe
- How is the Chinese company contributing to local skills development?
- The plant's construction, completed within 10 months, is seen as boosting Zambia's local manufacturing capacity. The Chinese company, PDV Metals, plans to provide technological skills training to Zambian workers.
- What support is the Zambian government providing to the steel plant project?
- The Zambian government is supporting the project by offering a license to the Chinese firm for an iron ore mine. This initiative is expected to trigger further growth in various sectors, such as mining and manufacturing.
- What is the production capacity of the newly commissioned steel plant in Zambia?
- A new state-of-the-art steel manufacturing plant in Zambia, with a capacity of 300,000 metric tons, has been commissioned. The plant, built by PDV Metals Limited, utilizes a modern refining process and automated controls for high-quality steel production.
- Where is the steel plant located, and what are its potential economic benefits for Zambia?
- The steel plant is located in the Lusaka South Multi Facility Economic Zone and is expected to create jobs and contribute significantly to the Zambian economy. The project showcases successful Sino-Zambian cooperation.
- What did Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema say about the investment and the relationship between China and Zambia?
- Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema commended the Chinese investors and emphasized the strengthened bilateral relations between China and Zambia, describing them as 'one family'. He urged the company to develop an iron ore mine to support the steel plant.