Zambia's copper production increased 12% last year, to about 820,676 metric tons from 732,583 metric tons in 2023, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe said on Wednesday. Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer,

Zambia boosted its copper output in 2024, according to the nation’s mines minister, with the industry overcoming a severe drought last year that had put production at risk.

Zambia's copper output rose 12% in 2024, buoyed by a recovery in production at key mines as the government counts on the sector to drive economic growth. Output reached roughly 820,670 metric tons, up from 732,