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LUSAKA - ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (LuSE:ZCCM-IH) is contesting arbitration proceedings initiated by Trafigura Pte Limited related to a guarantee signed in July 2021, according to a press release statement issued Friday.
The arbitration, filed on February 24, 2024, under the London Court of International Arbitration Rules 2020, follows Trafigura’s payment demand made in November 2023. The proceedings stem from a guarantee signed by ZCCM-IH’s former CEO as security for a ZMW1,663 million (US$100 million) prepayment agreement between Trafigura and Konkola Copper Mines Plc.
ZCCM-IH, which holds shares in Konkola Copper Mines, stated it is "contesting the claims robustly" but provided no further details on its defense strategy. The company noted the arbitration proceedings are confidential between the parties.
This announcement follows an initial cautionary notice issued by the Zambian mining investment company on March 31, 2025, regarding the same matter.
The company advised shareholders and investors to exercise caution when dealing in its securities until further information becomes available, noting the matter may be price-sensitive. ZCCM-IH also recommended that stakeholders seek independent professional advice regarding the announcement.
ZCCM-IH is listed on the Lusaka Securities Exchange and is regulated by Zambia’s Securities and Exchange Commission.
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