Two sources said India has resumed negotiations with Zambia on potential investments in copper and other critical minerals. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary talks with Zambian counterparts on Aug. 26, one source said. The source added the parties did not discuss a previously stalled project covering about 9,000 sq km (3,475 sq miles) that Zambia granted to India last year; Reuters reported in April the talks had stalled after Lusaka did not provide sufficient assurances

Two sources said India has resumed negotiations with Zambia on potential investments in copper and other critical minerals. Officials from India’s Ministry of Mines held preliminary talks with Zambian counterparts on Aug. 26, one source said. The source added the parties did not discuss a previously stalled project covering about 9,000 sq km (3,475 sq miles) that Zambia granted to India last year; Reuters reported in April the talks had stalled after Lusaka did not provide sufficient assurances on mining rights.