Master Copper Alloys

22 Jun 2019

Processing Startup for Copper in Zambia

Processing Startup Zambia Copper

The Nchanga smelter in Zambia restarted operations on June 22, 2019 after earlier suspension.

1 Jan 2019

Mine Closure for Copper in Zambia

Mine Closure Zambia Copper

Konkola Copper Mines suspended production at the Nchanga smelter and mine in January 2019 due to new taxes and increased royalties.

1 Jan 2019

Tariff Change for Copper in Zambia

Tariff Change Zambia Copper

A new import duty on copper concentrates in Zambia reduced smelter output and limited sulfuric acid supplies needed for electrowinning copper in 2019.

31 Dec 2018

Mine Restart for Copper in Zambia

Mine Restart Zambia Copper

Temporarily closed mines and electrowon plants in Zambia restarted, boosting production.

31 Dec 2018

Reserve Revision for Copper in Zambia

Reserve Revision Zambia Copper

Copper reserves were revised for Zambia based on company data and government information.