Zambia – 0.73 Million Metric Tonnes
- Copper is the backbone of the Zambian economy. It contributes 75% of the country’s total export earnings.
- Zambia recorded a copper production of 980,165 tonnes in 2024.
- It also experienced a 4.5% increase from the previous year’s record high of 708,000 tons in 2020.
- The Zambian Mopani Copper Mines are the major contributors to the country’s copper output.
- It also contributes around 88,000 metric tonnes in 2024.
- The Lumwana mine is owned by Barrick Gold Corporation.
- The mines also plays a significant role in Zambia’s copper production.
- In 2024, Zambia exported the total copper of worth $8.44 billion.
- Under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia aims to triple its copper output over the next decade, attracting increased investments.
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Top 10 Copper Producing Countries
According to the International Trade Administration, Chile is the world’s major copper-producing country accounts around 24% of global production. Peru holds the second position which is responsible for 10% of global copper production. According to the USGS, around 65% of the world’s identified copper is stored in five countries i.e. Chile, Australia, Peru, Mexico, and the United States.
In this article, we are going to discuss the Top 10 Copper Producing Countries in the world.
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