Mumena Mushinge Appointed to Baushi Royal Foundation, Signaling a New Era of Leadership and Wealth Creation in Luapula Province

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MEDIA Q&A BRIEF

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Subject: Appointment of Mr. Mumena Mushinge to the Baushi Royal Foundation Executive Committee

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Date: April 11, 2025

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Prepared for: Mr. Mumena Mushinge, Co-Chairman, Terra Metals Inc.

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1.   Why is your appointment to the Baushi Royal Foundation significant? Answer:

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This appointment is more than ceremonial—it’s transformational. It signals a new era in which traditional leadership and the private sector can work hand in hand to shape long-term, sustainable development. With 12 royal chiefdoms under the Foundation, this structure has the reach and moral authority to ensure that natural resource development benefits local communities, not just external investors.

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2.   How does your experience in mining and energy translate into this new role? Answer:

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With over 30 years in mining, energy, and infrastructure—both in Zambia and internationally—I understand the inner workings of project finance, investment attraction, and sustainable development. I intend to apply this knowledge to empower the chiefdoms to negotiate better terms, build royalty and equity-based models, and integrate their priorities into national resource planning.

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3.   What are your top priorities as a liaison between the Foundation and government? Answer:

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First, to formalize community benefit-sharing mechanisms in mining, hydropower, and agriculture. Second, to promote infrastructure investment—especially roads, power, and education. Third, to support legal frameworks that protect indigenous land and mineral rights. And finally, to position Luapula Province as a regional economic hub with cross-border linkages to the DRC.

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4.   What makes Luapula Province so strategic? Answer:

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Luapula shares its full northern border with the Democratic Republic of Congo—one of the richest mineral regions on Earth. On our side, we have an abundance of copper, manganese, sugilite, rare earths, and 3,000– 4,000 MW of untapped hydropower potential. With the right investment and governance, Luapula could become one of Southern Africa’s leading green industrial corridors.

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5.   How will you ensure that the chiefdoms aren’t left behind as development moves forward? Answer:

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We’re creating a new development framework where traditional leaders are not just consulted—they are co-owners of the process. This includes formal equity in certain projects, local employment guarantees, education funds, and shared revenues from natural resource use. That’s how we stop the cycle of exploitation and build generational wealth.

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6.   Will Terra Metals Inc. be directly involved in projects in Luapula Province? Answer:

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Terra Metals is committed to working ethically and transparently wherever it operates. If and when we participate in projects in Luapula Province, it will be in full partnership with local communities, traditional leadership, and under strict ESG standards. That’s our company ethos.

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7.   How do you respond to concerns that chiefdoms lack the capacity to manage major economic projects? Answer:

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That’s exactly why I’ve taken this role. My mission is to help build capacity—through training, legal structuring, and technical support. The chiefs are deeply connected to the land and their people. What they need is a trusted framework and partners who respect their authority and aspirations.

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8.   What’s your long-term vision for the Baushi Royal Foundation? Answer:

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To transform the Foundation into a model for traditional leadership in the 21st century—one that drives investment, protects culture, and creates prosperity from the ground up. If we succeed in Luapula, we can inspire similar structures across Zambia and the continent.

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Contact for Follow-up Inquiries:

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Mr. Mumena Mushinge
Co-Chairman, Terra Metals Inc.
Email: [email protected]

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