Zambia’s ambition to produce 1 million metric tonnes of copper annually has long been a benchmark for the nation’s mining sector. As 2026 progresses, industry analysts and experts are raising questions about whether the country will finally break through, or once again fall short of, the symbolic milestone. A Slow Start in 2026 Official data reveals that Zambia’s copper production grew by just 1.9% in the first seven months of 2026, reaching 528,767 metric tonnes compared to 518,591 metric tonnes during the same period in 2025. While the uptick signals resilience, others suggest that it falls short of the robust...
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