Munali Nickel Mine

The Munali Nickel Mine is located approximately 75 kilometers south of Lusaka, near Mazabuka, and serves as Zambia's premier nickel extraction site. Development of the mine began in the early 2000s by the Australian company Albidon Limited, with commercial production officially commencing in 2008. Geologically, the mine targets a magmatic sulfide deposit rich in nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals. Throughout its operational history, the mine has faced challenges related to global market fluctuations and technical issues, leading to periods of care and maintenance. It was later acquired and revitalized by the Jinchuan Group and subsequent investors, ensuring the continued exploitation of its significant mineral reserves. The facility utilizes underground mining methods and features an on-site concentrator plant that processes ore into high-grade nickel concentrate for the international market. Munali is a key component of Zambia's economic strategy to diversify its mining output beyond copper. Its operation provides vital employment and contributes to infrastructure development in the Southern Province.

Nearby cities

Livingstone

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and tourism center for the Victoria Falls.

Mazabuka

Mazabuka is known as the 'Sweetest Town' in Zambia due to its massive sugar cane plantations.

Choma

Choma serves as the provincial capital of the Southern Province and an agricultural center.

Monze

Monze is a significant agricultural town in the Southern Province, named after a local chief.

Kalomo

Kalomo was the first administrative center of Northern Rhodesia before the capital was moved to Livingstone.

Siavonga

Siavonga is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, known as a popular tourist destination.

Maamba

Maamba is a coal-mining town in the Southern Province, home to Zambia's largest coal mine.

Sinazongwe

Sinazongwe is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba in the Southern Province, mainly focused on fishing.

Blue Lagoon National Park

A small, water-rich paradise in the Kafue Flats, famous for its incredible birdlife and swamp-dwelling antelopes.

Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made lake, a paradise for anglers, houseboat vacationers, and sunset lovers.

History & landmarks

Lochinvar National Park

A birdwatcher's paradise on the Kafue Flats, famous for thousands of waterbirds and the unique Kafue lechwe antelope.

Kariba Dam Wall

A massive engineering structure between Zambia and Zimbabwe that controls the flow of the Zambezi River.

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The international airport in Livingstone that serves as a gateway to the famous Victoria Falls.

Royal Livingstone Hotel

A luxurious five-star hotel on the banks of the Zambezi, just steps away from the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic hydroelectric power station at the falls that generates electricity for the region.

Nature

Ngonye Falls

Powerful falls on the Zambezi River in western Zambia, noted for their width and scenic beauty.

More places

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Nakambala Sugar Estate Factory

Zambia's largest sugar factory, surrounded by extensive sugarcane plantations.

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Kaleya Smallholders Sugar Estates

A major agricultural project for sugarcane production for the nearby refinery.

Kafue Flats

A vast, seasonally flooded alluvial plain.

Sebanzi Hill Iron Age Site

An archaeological site on the edge of the Kafue Flats that shows continuous occupation for centuries.

Kafue Escarpment

The edge that separates the Kafue Valley from the central plateau.

Kabwe Lowlands

Lower lying areas south of the plateau.

Kariba North Bank Power Station

The hydroelectric power station on the Zambian side of the massive Kariba Dam.

Kabwe Plateau

A central plateau where Lusaka lies.