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Zambia Optimistic as Vedanta Takes Over Konkola Copper Mine

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Kennedy Mupeseni

Kennedy is a Zambian based journalist covering business, finance, energy and mining.
  • $250 million secured for supplier payments
  • Stakeholders hopeful for economic boost

 

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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