The Mkushi Copper Mine, operated by Shi and Yan Mining Development Limited (SYMDL), has reported a notable 10% increase in copper production for the first seven months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, in 2025. Official figures indicate the mine produced over 812 metric tonnes of copper from January to July 2026, surpassing the 743 metric tonnes recorded in the corresponding period of 2025. The significant uptick in output highlights Mkushi Copper Mine’s expanding role in Zambia’s mining sector, particularly as the government pursues its ambitious target of reaching 1 million tonnes in annual copper production by...
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