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Barrick Gold’s Lumwana Expansion to Double Copper Output by 2028

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  • Lumwana’s copper production set to double to 240 metric tonnes annually by 2028
  • Investments in local workforce and infrastructure to transform Zambia’s Kalumbila District

Barrick Gold Corporation announced that its ongoing expansion of the Lumwana mine in Zambia is expected to double copper production to a life-of-mine average of 240 metric tonnes annually by 2028. The Toronto-based mining giant shared the update in an emailed statement, highlighting the project’s significance in boosting Zambia’s mining output.

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