During this visit, both parties leveraged their respective core business strengths and conducted in-depth discussions on the methodology behind SMM's copper price and copper concentrates price indices, their influence on industry pricing, and the transmission mechanisms in international markets. They explored the reference value of these price indices for Zambian copper ore trade and mining project investment. Discussions also covered ZCCM-IH's copper mine asset operations, resource reserves, capacity planning, and other topics, jointly examining the local copper mining industry's supply-demand pattern, cost landscape, and medium and long-term development trends. In addition, both parties exchanged views on potential cooperation directions, including copper industry chain information sharing, joint market trend analysis, and ex-China mining resource collaboration.
This visit effectively connected the business synergies between both parties, deepened mutual understanding and industry consensus, and laid a solid communication foundation for subsequent positive interactions in copper industry data services, market research, and resource collaboration, as well as for exploring diversified cooperation opportunities and pursuing mutual benefits.
About ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM-IH Investment Portfolio
ZCCM-IH occupies a very unique and strategic position as it holds key interests across the mining and energy industries in Zambia. The following is a list of companies in ZCCM-IH’s portfolio:
ZCCM-IH Growth Portfolio
Future Outlook
The ZCCM-IH 2020-2026 Strategic Plan provides the thrust for ZCCM-IH to achieve its full potential in extracting the most value and the highest returns from our assets for the benefit of our shareholders.
Our key strategic focus for this period is commodity diversification within the mining sector; legacy portfolio value extraction through innovative and alternative revenue generation initiatives; and operational and financial excellence, for the sole purpose of creating and maximising significant shareholder value over the long term.
We recognise our responsibility to produce robust commercial, sustainable and social outcomes for our shareholders, communities and Zambia at large. With capabilities built over 50 years in the mining sector, our experienced people are the driving force behind the growth we envisage and the achievements attained thus far.
Africa Critical Minerals Forum 2026
SMM is also thrilled to announce that the Africa Critical Minerals Forum 2026 is scheduled to be held on September 15–16, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference will bring together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and technology providers from across the globe to explore the future of copper, cobalt and Tin—key drivers of the global energy transition. With Zambia home to some of the world's most significant copper and cobalt resources, and with Africa holding crucial tin reserves—particularly in the Central African Tin Belt spanning the DRC and Rwanda—this summit offers a unique platform to discuss cutting-edge mining technologies, sustainable practices, investment opportunities, and supply chain strategies. Attendees will engage in high-level dialogues on topics ranging from ESG compliance and renewable energy integration to logistics optimization and community-driven development.
We look forward to your joining us at the Africa Critical Minerals Forum 2026 and jointly shaping the future of Africa’s critical minerals industry.
Conference Contact:
Jenny Wu: 18270916376
jennywu@smm.cn
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