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Zambia’s history of copper production — Part 2

Economic growth takes centre stage In Part 1 of Zambia’s history of copper production, we reflected on the country’s progression from the early days of large-scale production of the red metal almost 100 years ago, to the challenges that led to the re-privatisation of the industry at the end of the …

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Arc Minerals in better position in Zambia

Arc Minerals director and executive chairman, Nick Von Schirnding, believes that a name change, new leadership and a sole focus on a single commodity has put AIM-listed Arc Minerals on a strong footing to progress its copper assets in Zambia. Von Schirnding, who has more than 25 years’ experience in …

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Zambia and Glencore at “cross purposes” over Mopani

Zambia and Swiss-based Glencore are at “cross purposes” over Mopani and ZCCM-IH aims to increase its shareholding in Mopani to 51% “or even more”, from 10% currently. This is according to Zambian Mines Minister Richard Musukwa who announced this recently. According to two sources close to the proceedings, Glencore is likely …

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