Zambia Aims for Three Million Tonnes of Copper Production by 2031
The Zambian government is gearing up to launch an initiative aimed at boosting copper production to three million tonnes annually by 2031.
This ambitious goal was unveiled during the African Minerals Development Center Assessment workshop in Lusaka, focusing on sustainable mineral resource management and alignment with the African Mining Vision (AMV).
Tobias Musonda, Director of Planning and Information for Mines and Minerals Development, announced that the strategy to achieve this target is nearing completion.
The initiative will involve collaboration between existing mining companies and artisanal small-scale miners.
Dr. Marit Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center, emphasized Zambia’s crucial role in the global transition to renewable energies, given its abundant mineral resources.
Massimo Bonannini, Head of Infrastructure at the EU Delegation to Zambia, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Africa’s integration efforts, including the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
EU cooperation initiatives, such as the newly launched Minerals Security Partnership Forum, aim to foster sustainable mineral projects and enhance regulatory cooperation.
