Strategic Spotlight Opportunity

West Lunga Copper‑Cobalt Project

A large‑scale greenfield copper‑cobalt exploration project in Zambia's Domes Region, aligned with the Lobito Corridor export route and positioned to become a flagship asset in the emerging Atlantic‑facing critical minerals belt.

Mwinilunga District • Northwestern Province, Zambia

Domes Region • Lufilian Arc

Aligned with Lobito Corridor growth

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West Lunga is held 100% by Zambia Investment Connections Limited (ZICL), a Zambian company focused on mobilising strategic investment into high‑potential domestic assets.

Domes Region, Northwestern Zambia

Greenfield licence positioned on the western flank of the Copperbelt, close to the Lobito Corridor export route.

Copper • Cobalt • Nickel • Gold • Silver

Investment Snapshot

~513 km²

Licence Area

Large-scale copper-cobalt exploration licence held 100% by ZICL

62 km

Strike Length

Continuous mineralised horizons identified across multiple targets

US$1.8M

Exploration Spend

Historical work plus current program (geophysics, drilling, soils)

8 days

Export Advantage

Indicative Atlantic export time via Lobito vs ~25 days to Durban

Strategic Intelligence: Market Developments

Recent market shifts and regional developments have further enhanced West Lunga's strategic position within the Northwestern Province copper belt and the broader Lobito Corridor ecosystem.

Nov 8, 2025Mining & Investment

Anglo American confirms $75M exploration program in Northwestern Province

Following their return to Zambia, Anglo American has confirmed a $75M exploration budget focused on copper-cobalt targets in the Domes Region. This significant capital commitment validates the geological potential of the broader area surrounding West Lunga.

Reuters

Why this matters: Major mining houses returning to the region add institutional validation to West Lunga's exploration thesis and create potential for future strategic partnerships.

Nov 6, 2025Critical Minerals

Copper officially designated as "critical mineral" by US Geological Survey

The USGS has formally added copper to its list of critical minerals, citing supply chain risks and its essential role in energy transition. This designation opens up new financing and strategic partnership channels for copper projects in friendly jurisdictions like Zambia.

Mining.com

Why this matters: Critical mineral designation unlocks funding sources like the US Export-Import Bank and DFC for West Lunga development, potentially accelerating the project's timeline.

Nov 12, 2025Infrastructure

EU–Zambia Lobito Business Forum identifies Northwestern Province as priority

The EU–Zambia forum convened government, DFIs and private sector to identify priority projects along the Lobito Corridor, with Northwestern Province recognized as a key node requiring coordinated infrastructure investment in energy, roads, and processing facilities.

EU International Partnerships

Why this matters: EU focus on this region creates a supportive environment for West Lunga, with potential infrastructure investment reducing development costs and timelines.

Nov 8, 2025Energy & ESG

300 MW solar + 800 MWh storage announced in Zambia's Northwestern Province

GenVision, Tatanga Energy and AMDG Energy have partnered on a 300 MW solar power plant with 800 MWh of battery storage in Northwestern Province, with AfDB support for complementary projects like the Garneton North solar investment.

SolarQuarter

Why this matters: Renewable power in the region resolves one of the key constraints for mining projects, enabling West Lunga to pursue a lower-carbon development path with potential ESG premium.

For in-depth analysis of how these market shifts affect West Lunga's development timeline and investment case, qualified partners can request a comprehensive briefing with our strategic advisors and technical team.

Project Overview

West Lunga is a large‑scale exploration project in Zambia's Domes Region, centred on copper‑cobalt mineralisation with additional potential for nickel, gold and silver. The project sits in an emerging critical minerals corridor linking Northwestern Province to the Atlantic via the Lobito Corridor, backed by multilateral investment and strong geopolitical support.

Ownership & Licence

• Held 100% by Zambia Investment Connections Limited (ZICL), a Zambian company focused on unlocking domestic investment opportunities.
• Large‑scale exploration licence covering approximately 513 km² with a multi‑year term from 2024.
• Target commodities: copper, cobalt, nickel, gold and silver.

Location & Access

• Situated in the Domes Region of the Lufilian Arc, along the south‑eastern margin of the under‑explored Lusongwa Dome and along‑strike of the Kabompo Dome.
• Accessible directly off the well‑maintained Kabompo–Mwinilunga road, enabling year‑round access for exploration teams and equipment.
• Strategically positioned in the broader Northwestern Province mining belt, which has become Zambia's dominant copper‑producing region.

Domes Region, Lufilian Arc

Located in the Domes Region of the Lufilian Arc, along the south‑eastern margin of the Lusongwa Dome and along‑strike of the Kabompo Dome – the same structural corridor that hosts some of Zambia's most productive copper mines.

Proximity to World‑Class Mines

West Lunga sits in the broader Northwestern Province mining belt, in a region influenced by operations such as Kansanshi, Lumwana and Sentinel, which together account for roughly 80% of Zambia's copper production.

Strategic Road Access

The project benefits from direct access off the well‑maintained Kabompo–Mwinilunga road, providing an efficient link to regional towns, service centres and Lobito Corridor export infrastructure.

Lobito Corridor Advantage

The Lobito Corridor is transforming export logistics for the Copperbelt. The rehabilitated Benguela Railway now connects the DRC and Northwestern Zambia to the Atlantic port of Lobito, cutting export times to roughly 8 days compared to approximately 25 days by road to Durban. With more than US$6 billion in committed investment and plans for up to six international freight trains per day, Lobito is emerging as the preferred western export route for critical minerals.

West Lunga's position in Northwestern Province — within trucking distance of planned rail spurs and regional railheads — allows future production to be oriented toward Lobito. This underpins a compelling logistics story: shorter haulage distances, faster time‑to‑port and diversified access to Atlantic markets at a time when supply‑chain resilience is a strategic priority for governments and investors.

Lobito Corridor: Atlantic‑Facing Export Route

Operational rail link providing an 8‑day pathway to the Atlantic for copper and cobalt, backed by a US/EU–Zambia–Angola partnership.

Exploration History & Technical Work

To date, approximately US$1.5 million in historical exploration and an additional US$300,000 in recent work have been invested at West Lunga. This work has focused on building a modern geological and structural model capable of supporting a multi‑target drill campaign.

Integrated Geophysics & Geology

Historic work has included airborne geophysics, detailed ground geophysics, soil sampling and structural interpretation to map prospective horizons under cover.

Drilling Programs

Drilling to date has comprised diamond drilling on priority targets and aircore drilling across 50+ holes to test broader geochemical and structural anomalies.

Geochemical Results

Anomalous copper values up to ~452 ppm and nickel up to ~480 ppm have been intersected in carbonaceous shales and altered zones, confirming a mineralised system and vectoring future work.

Note: All exploration figures are indicative and provided for general information purposes only. Detailed technical data and reports are available under confidentiality to qualified parties.

Key Technical Takeaways

• Confirmation of a copper‑cobalt‑nickel system with anomalous values in carbonaceous shales and altered zones along fault structures.
• Identification of an unprecedented ~62 km strike length of mineralised horizons across the licence area.
• Multiple target types, including ore‑shale style mineralisation and structurally upgraded zones in the Lower Roan and Mwasha subgroups.
• Work to date has de‑risked the geological model and positioned the project for focused AC/RC follow‑up drilling.

Planned Work Program

• AC/RC drilling to follow up key structural and geochemical targets across the three highest‑priority corridors.
• Infill and extensional soil sampling to tighten anomaly definition on dome‑hosted targets.
• Refined structural modelling using new data from the Lobito Corridor and regional deposits.
• Early engagement on offtake, processing and infrastructure collaboration for a Lobito‑aligned development pathway.

2026–2029: Development Roadmap

West Lunga's development pathway aligns with Zambia's national mining strategy and the broader Lobito Corridor infrastructure timeline, creating a coordinated approach to project advancement.

2025–2026
Completion of comprehensive drill program, resource definition, and preliminary economic assessment. Lobito Corridor development enters implementation phase with groundbreaking for the Zambia extension.
2027
Pre-feasibility study completion, environmental permitting, and community development framework. Strategic partner engagement for development capital, concurrent with corridor-wide power, digital and logistics investments.
2028
Definitive feasibility study, detailed mine plan, and production strategy finalization. Formalization of off-take agreements with key partners and implementation of community development programs.
2029
Final investment decision, construction commencement, with potential first production phased to align with Lobito Corridor Zambia extension completion. At this stage, the Atlantic export route becomes fully operational.

Project Potential & Strategic Positioning

West Lunga sits at the intersection of three powerful trends: a structurally favourable geology analogous to world‑class Zambian deposits, the emergence of the Lobito Corridor as an Atlantic‑facing export highway, and intensifying global demand for responsibly sourced copper and cobalt. This combination creates the potential for a tier‑one discovery to anchor a broader critical minerals strategy in Northwestern Zambia.

Favourable Kalumbila‑Style Setting

West Lunga is along‑strike and geologically analogous to the Kalumbila district (Sentinel/Enterprise), with potential for upgraded ore‑shale style mineralisation in the Lower Roan and Mwasha subgroups.

Multiple Structural Targets

Target concepts include sub‑doming structures similar to Kansanshi‑style deposits, juxtaposition of key stratigraphic units along major NE‑trending faults, and duplication/thickening of mineralised horizons along NE–SW trending structures.

Scale for a District‑Defining Discovery

The combination of licence scale (~513 km²), 62 km of identified mineralised horizons and proximity to export infrastructure underpins potential for a multi‑asset development pipeline rather than a single isolated orebody.

How West Lunga Fits the LevrAge Thesis

LevrAge's core thesis is that Zambia represents a substrate‑layer opportunity where infrastructure, data sovereignty and critical minerals intersect. West Lunga extends that thesis into the mining domain:

• Provides a potential flagship asset in Northwestern Province closely tied to the Lobito Corridor logistics system.
• Creates a natural anchor for infrastructure partnerships (power, roads, processing) coordinated through the California–Zambia Economic Corridor.
• Offers a concrete, data‑rich case study for institutional investors evaluating Zambia's critical minerals pipeline.

Partnership & Risk Considerations

As an exploration‑stage asset, West Lunga carries the full spectrum of geological, technical, permitting and market risks typical of early‑stage mining projects. LevrAge does not offer investment advice and does not guarantee any particular outcome.

Any future development will require rigorous technical due diligence, staged capital deployment and alignment with Zambia's regulatory framework and community expectations. Detailed data rooms, technical reports and legal documentation are made available only under appropriate confidentiality arrangements.

This page is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities or interests in any project. Prospective partners and investors should seek independent financial, legal and technical advice.

Explore West Lunga as Part of Your Critical Minerals Strategy

LevrAge works with governments, institutional investors and strategic operators to turn high‑potential concepts into executable projects. West Lunga can serve as a flagship example of how Lobito‑aligned mining, infrastructure and capital deployment can come together in Northwestern Zambia.

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