Higher Copper Prices Present an Opportunity for Restructured Government Ministries

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Zambia
Business & Economy

Henry Kapata, spokesperson and director at the Ministry of Information and Media, says the World Bank’s forecast of an average copper price of US$13,000 per tonne in 2027 presents an opportunity for Zambia. He says the projection also puts the country’s production ambitions into perspective. Zambia is targeting production of 3 million metric tonnes.

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