Zambia's Copper Output Declines - Official

The Bank of Zambia governor, Michael Gondwe, says copper output has declined by 2.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2014.

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  • The State of Konkola Copper Mines

    Blog: Zambian Economist, Fri 1 Aug, 11:00 am 2014

    Editor's note: an important ministerial statement was issued recently by Mines Minister Chris Yaluma on Konkola Copper Mines PLC. It seemed to contain ... read more »

  • Zambia:   Mining Firm to Kick-Start Kitumba Copper Project

    Times of Zambia, 19 May 2014

    THE Australian owned mining conglomerate Blackthorn Resources, this year intends to commence a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) on the Kitumba copper project located in Mumbwa,… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Tsunami Threat Boosts Copper Prices

    Times of Zambia, 3 April 2014

    COPPER prices rose to its highest in more than three weeks on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake off the coast of top miner Chile triggered a tsunami alert, raising concerns… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Copper Smelters Inadequate

    Times of Zambia, 18 March 2014

    FIRST Quantum Minerals (FQM) says the installed capacity of the Kansanshi copper smelter currently under construction in Solwezi will not be enough to cushion the inadequacy of… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Lubambe Copper Mine Output Rises

    Times of Zambia, 11 March 2014

    LUBAMBE Copper Mines (LCM) in Chingola increased its annual production by more than 7,000 tonnes in 2013 to reach a total capacity of 10,567 tonnes. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Govt Falls Out With Copper Miner

    Zambia Reports, 14 February 2014

    The love hate relationship between government and Konkola Copper Mines has continued with Vice President Guy Scot saying the mining firm may close their operations in Zambia due to… Read more »

  • Zambia:   Copper Prices Drop

    Times of Zambia, 29 January 2014

    COPPER prices hit a seven-week low on Tuesday as buying interest faded ahead of the Chinese New Year and as a stronger dollar weighed in. Read more »

  • Zambia:   Kangaluwi Copper Project Given Go Ahead

    Times of Zambia, 26 January 2014

    ZAMBEZI Resources Limited (ZRL) will soon start developing its flagship Kangaluwi Copper project in the Lower Zambezi National park. Read more »

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