KCM Copper Recovery Gains Momentum as July Output Reaches 10,000 Tonnes

Published: Sep 1, 2026 09:22

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Konkola Copper Mines reported that copper production reached around 10,000 tonnes in July, indicating continued progress in its operational recovery. KCM is targeting annual copper production of approximately 300,000 tonnes within three years, supported by mine development, processing improvements and the Konkola Deep Mining Project. The latest monthly output provides a fresh indication that KCM’s production ramp-up is gaining momentum following the restart of the Chingola B mine earlier this year.

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