Mopani Achieves Highest Monthly Ore Production in Two Years
Mopani Copper Mines Hits Highest Monthly Ore Production in Two Years, Exceeds June Copper Target
Mopani Copper Mines PLC has achieved its highest monthly ore production in two years, producing 289,000 tonnes of ore in June 2026 while also exceeding its own-source finished copper production target for the month.
The mining company produced 5,140 metric tonnes of copper cathode from its own ore, surpassing its June target of 5,104 metric tonnes.
Chief Executive Officer Charles Sakanya said the strong performance reflects the company’s growing operational capacity and the positive impact of ongoing transformation initiatives.
“What makes this achievement particularly significant is that it was attained entirely using our own ore, marking a major shift away from our previous reliance on third-party toll treatment.
Until recently, our finished copper production depended almost equally on third-party toll treatment.
Reducing that dependence while exceeding our production target demonstrates the progress we are making across our operations,” Mr. Sakanya said.
He attributed the improved performance to operational innovations introduced across the mine, sustained investment by shareholders International Resources Holding (IRH) and ZCCM-IH, and a stronger culture of execution among employees.
“Over the past several months, we have challenged ourselves to operate differently with greater discipline, urgency and collaboration.
Our performance during the final two weeks of June, when we consistently achieved around 11,000 tonnes of ore per day, demonstrates what our teams are capable of when we execute at our best,” he said.
Building on the strong June performance, Mopani has set an ambitious July target of producing 7,155 metric tonnes of finished copper from its own ore as it continues to accelerate its operational turnaround.
“June’s performance gives us confidence that we are building sustainable momentum. While there is still work ahead, these results reinforce our belief that Mopani is on the right trajectory and that we are steadily unlocking the full potential of our assets and our people,” Mr. Sakanya added.
The June production results mark another significant milestone in Mopani’s recovery strategy, underscoring the positive impact of continued shareholder investment aimed at restoring, stabilising and expanding copper production.
