# First Quantum Minerals awards load-and-haul contract to Mineral Link

First Quantum Minerals, through its subsidiary FQM Trident Limited, awarded a major load-and-haul contract to Mineral Link Limited for large-scale movement of ore and materials within FQM's operations in Zambia. The contract is expected to add at least 150 jobs.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-12-09
- Where: Zambia
- Jobs: 150
- Status: announced
- Products: load-and-haul services, ore and material transport
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [First Quantum Minerals](https://endata.com/companies/28234.md) (customer)
- [Mineral Link Limited](https://endata.com/companies/89029.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [zambiatransportandlogistics.com](https://zambiatransportandlogistics.com/2025/12/09/fqm-strengthens-zambias-transport-and-logistics-sector-with-major-load-and-haul-contract-to-mineral-link/), 2025-12-09: "The contract marks a significant shift in the mining industry, where heavy haul operations—traditionally managed internally or by foreign companies—are now being entrusted to locally owned logistics providers."

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