Category: Economy

Zambia’s Copper Export Earnings Surge as Refined Copper Shipments Rise Zambia’s refined copper exports recorded a strong increase in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued momentum in the country’s copper sector and growing export activity. Refined copper export earnings increased by 88% during the January-to-July period, highlighting the metal’s continued importance to Zambia’s export performance and foreign-exchange earnings. The increase comes as Zambia works to raise copper production and attract investment across the mining sector. Higher production from existing operations, alongside the expansion of major mines and the… Read More Here

Zambia’s Copper Outlook Strengthens as BHP Copper Earnings Reach $18.2 Billion Zambia’s copper industry is gaining renewed strategic importance as global demand for the metal strengthens, highlighted by BHP’s copper earnings reaching $18.2 billion and copper increasingly challenging iron ore as a key growth commodity. The development is significant for Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer, as the country seeks to expand production and attract investment into new and existing mining projects. Copper is benefiting from rising demand linked to electric vehicles, renewable-energy systems, electricity grids, data centres and other electrification… Read More Here

Zambia’s Copper Industry Enters New Growth Era as Global Investment and Production Surge Zambia’s position as one of Africa’s leading copper producers is attracting growing interest from international investors as the country seeks to expand production, develop new mining projects and strengthen its role in global copper supply chains. Zambia produced a record 890,000 tonnes of copper in 2025, marking a significant increase in output and reinforcing the country’s position as a major copper producer. The government has set ambitious targets to further increase production over the coming years, supported… Read More Here