【SMM News】CopperTech Metals Partners with Axiom, VBKOM, and Fleet Space for Advanced Konkola Mine Exploration

Published: Feb 12, 2026 17:03

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【SMM News Flash】CopperTech Metals announced a strategic partnership with Axiom Group, VBKOM, and Fleet Space Technologies on Wednesday to apply next-generation geoscientific technologies in the exploration of the Konkola copper mine.KCM (Konkola Copper Mines Plc), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources established in 2025 under CopperTech, is responsible for the operation of the Konkola mine.The Konkola mine is considered one of the world's highest-grade copper ore assets, with proven ore grades ranging from 2.9% to 3.3% and total copper reserves/resources of approximately 16 million mt.

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