As Zambia targets to increasing mineral output, specifically copper production to one million metric tonnes by the end of 2026 and three million metric tonnes by 2031, questions are mounting over the country’s long-term strategy after analyses revealed that value addition to copper could boost export earnings by more than ten times. Critical questions remain on whether Zambia should continue to focus on ramping up raw copper output, or is it time to prioritize value addition, a strategy that, according to industry experts, could dramatically multiply both export revenues and industrial growth. Analysts point out that fully processing copper locally...
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