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Zambia Optimistic as Vedanta Takes Over Konkola Copper Mine

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Lusaka, Zambia – Stakeholders in Zambia are hopeful that the takeover of Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) by Vedanta Resources will significantly boost the country’s economic prospects, given the vital role copper plays in the Central African economy.

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