Copper prices have rallied back to $13,600 per tonne, raising questions about whether Zambia is capitalizing on the global market upswing. Last week, copper closed at $13,598.50 per tonne, up from $13,489.50 per tonne the prvious week, a 0.81% increase. This price also marks a significant 9.46% rise from $12,423.00 per tonne recorded at the start of 2026. However, a key question remains: as copper prices continue to fluctuate, is Zambia truly capitalizing on these gains? Meanwhile, in an interview with the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), National Union of Miners and Allied Workers (NUMAW) President Saul Simujika welcomed the rise...
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