Project Aims to Produce 3 Million Tonnes Copper Annually by 2031

The government is preparing to launch an initiative that aims to increase copper production to three million tonnes per year by 2031.

This was revealed during the African Minerals Development Center Assessment on the Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources in Zambia and Alignment with the African Mining Vision (AMV) advocacy workshop in Lusaka.

Tobias Musonda, The Director of Planning and Information for Mines and Minerals Development, stated that the strategy to achieve this target is almost complete.

The initiative will involve existing companies and artisanal small-scale miners.

Dr. Marit Kitaw, Interim Director of the African Minerals Development Center, said the country’s abundant mineral resources means its now plays a pivotal role in the global shift towards renewable energies.

Massimo Bonannini, Head of Infrastructure at the EU Delegation to Zambia, reiterated the EU's commitment to supporting Africa's integration efforts and the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area. EU cooperation initiatives, including the newly launched Minerals Security Partnership Forum, aim to promote sustainable mineral projects and enhance regulatory cooperation.