According to the official copper production report for the first five months of 2026, six major mining firms in Zambia have reported a decrease in copper output, a situation that industry experts believe is likely to affect Zambia’s copper production targets. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) recorded a 14% drop in production, while Chinese-owned Sino Xinyani Company Limited saw a 28% decrease. Chibuluma Mines Plc experienced a 17% decline, CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines reported a 9% drop, Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) registered a 7% decrease, and NFC Africa Mining reported a 3% reduction in copper production during the same period. In...
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