Zambia’s copper industry is posting impressive numbers: export earnings from refined copper rose by 31.2% in October 2025, a clear sign that production is accelerating as the country moves closer to achieving about one million tonnes of copper output for the year.
The rebound builds on gains made in 2024, when output grew by 12% to reach roughly 820,670 tonnes, up from 732,580 tonnes the year before. Key mining operations, including those at Kansanshi, Lumwana, Mopani and Konkola have resumed full activity.
Strong global copper prices, driven by demand for green energy, electrification, and industrial metals are boosting investor confidence. The government aims even higher: a long-term target of 3 million tonnes annually over the coming decade, with 2025 seen as a pivotal “break-out” year.
If sustained, this growth could provide Zambia with increased export revenues, foreign-exchange inflows, and renewed investor interest potentially fueling broader economic recovery and development
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