Zambia’s Copper Output Rises 12 Percent in 2024 Despite Drought

TLDR

• Zambia’s copper production increased by 12% in 2024, reaching around 820,670 metric tons, up from 732,580 tons in 2023
• Key contributors to the boost include Barrick Gold’s Lumwana mine, Vedanta Resources’ Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), and Mopani Copper Mines
• Zambia, Africa’s second-largest copper producer after the Democratic Republic of Congo, relies on copper for over 70% of export earnings

Zambia’s copper production increased by 12% in 2024, reaching around 820,670 metric tons, up from…