Official statistics indicate that Zambia’s copper production stood at over 447,100 tonnes in the first half of 2026, representing a slight increase from the same period last year. Specifically, Zambia produced a total of 447,181.93 metric tonnes of copper from January to June 2026, reflecting a 0.45% increase compared to the 445,176 tonnes produced during the same period in 2025. With copper prices averaging around $13,500 per tonne in 2026 and recently rising to over $14,100 per tonne, this production translates to copper output valued at more than $6 billion for the first half of 2026. However, questions remain on...
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