Zambia's Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart in August After 20+ Years Idle: Mines Ministry
00:04 24.04.2026 (Updated: 00:24 24.04.2026)
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Zambia's Luanshya Copper Mine Set to Restart in August After 20+ Years Idle: Mines Ministry
After severe flooding damaged infrastructure, approximately 87.9 million m³ of water had been pumped out by March 27, clearing the way for infrastructure rehabilitation and development, the ministry said.
"Luanshya Mine, which recently completed its dewatering process, is scheduled to resume production at its upper mine in August 2026. Production at the lower mine is expected to commence in 2029 under the ongoing redevelopment of the 28 Shaft being undertaken by China Luanshya Mine."
The 28 Shaft redevelopment represents an investment of around $710 million, covering new shaft systems, a concentrator plant, and related infrastructure. The ministry also noted that more than $75 million has already been invested in the project.
Once fully operational, the Luanshya New Mine is expected to produce approximately 100,000 tonnes of copper annually by 2030, as the ministry stated.
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