Zambia Overcomes Severe Drought in 2024 to Boost Copper Output
- Majors turned to power imports in 2024 to keep mines operating
- Mines minister has target of 1 million tons in his sights
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Zambia boosted its copper output in 2024, according to the nation’s mines minister, with the industry overcoming a severe drought last year that had put production at risk.
The nation’s total output, including small artisan producers, rose to just over 820,000 tons last year, according to Mines And Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe. Zambia relies on copper for more than 70% of its export earnings.