On April 15, a delegation from SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), comprising Ye Jianhua, Director and Supervisor of SMM's Industry Research Department, Feng Chundi, Expert of SMM's Industry Research Institute, and Wu Tao, SMM's Overseas Marketing Manager for Copper and Tin, visited CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines PLC for an on-site survey and consultation. The delegation received a warm welcome from the leadership of CNMC Luanshya.
During the exchange, relevant executives of CNMC Luanshya provided a detailed introduction to the enterprise's development history, equity structure, mining-beneficiation-smelting production layout, mineral resource endowment, and daily operational management of overseas mines. They particularly highlighted that the company's core product, "CLM" brand copper cathode, completed LME registration and certification on December 27, 2023. Backed by stringent quality control, the product has gained recognition in the international market, effectively enhancing its global circulation and core competitiveness. The SMM survey team, drawing on industry research and market tracking experience, shared insights on the operational status of the copper industry in and outside China, price trends, policy environment, and upstream and downstream supply-demand patterns.
During the discussion, both parties engaged in communication on practical issues including changes in the international copper market, mining-beneficiation-smelting production and operations, responses to raw material and finished product market fluctuations, and overseas mining management models. The communication was conducted in a pragmatic and smooth atmosphere, deepening mutual understanding and laying a solid foundation for ongoing regular exchanges and business collaboration.
Brief Introduction to CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines PLC
CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines PLC, referred to as "CNMC Luanshya" in Chinese and abbreviated as "CLM," is a Sino-Zambian joint venture mining company restructured and established on November 10, 2009, after China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group) Co., Ltd. (CNMC Group) participated in an international competitive bidding and successfully acquired the controlling stake in Luanshya Copper Mine that year. The company has a registered capital of $10.01 million, of which China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of CNMC Group, holds 80%, and Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Investment Holdings PLC holds 20%.
The company's main business covers copper resource mining, beneficiation, and smelting. Its primary products include copper cathode and copper concentrates, with an annual copper metal production of 50,000 mt. It is a large-scale comprehensive mining enterprise integrating geological exploration, mining, beneficiation, and smelting. The company currently holds seven large-scale mining licenses covering a total area of approximately 130 square kilometers. It operates multiple production units and projects, including the Muliashi hydrometallurgy smelter, beneficiation plant, Luanshya New Mine, and open-pit mine, making it one of CNMC Group's largest and most complete copper enterprises in Zambia in terms of investment scale and industry chain coverage. From its establishment in 2009 through the end of 2025, the company had cumulatively produced over 670,000 mt of copper metal, generated cumulative revenue exceeding $4.7 billion, achieved cumulative total profits exceeding $1 billion, and returned $220 million to shareholders, contributing 90% of GDP, 90% of tax revenue, and 70% of stable employment to the Luanshya region.
is scheduled to be held on September 15-16, 2026 in Lusaka, Zambia. Your participation is warmly welcomed~
Conference Contact:
Wu Tao: 18270916376
jennywu@smm.cn
