Group 1 - Mopani Copper Mines' underground operations at Mufulira mine can resume immediately after implementing new safety measures [2] - The Minerals Regulation Commission suspended operations due to non-compliance with safety regulations, particularly the failure to maintain a system for accurately tracking underground workers [2] - Mopani Copper Mines is one of Zambia's largest copper mining companies, and Zambia is the second-largest copper producer in Africa, with copper being a key metal in clean energy technology [2] Group 2 - International Resources Holding, based in the UAE, acquired a 51% stake in Mopani Copper Mines for $1.1 billion in 2024, with the remaining shares held by Zambia's state-owned ZCCM Investment Holdings [3] - Zambia's copper production was approximately 890,000 tons last year, with a target to reach 3 million tons annually by 2031 [3] - China, as the world's largest copper consumer, faces three major challenges in its copper industry: increasing reliance on foreign resources, overcapacity in the midstream processing sector, and demand suppression due to high copper prices [3]
赞比亚矿业监管机构解除对Mufulira铜矿的运营暂停令
Wen Hua Cai Jing·2026-02-21 02:18