Copper exports up to K20.9 billion in October

Zambia's copper sector delivered strong results in October 2025, with export earnings from refined copper surging 31.2% to K20.8 billion, up from K15.0 billion in September.

The monthly increase reflects the country's broader momentum in copper production, which is approaching a historic milestone. Zambia is on track to exceed one million tons of copper production this year. This revival comes as global copper prices strengthen and demand accelerates, driven by the rapid expansion of renewable energy infrastructure, electric vehicles, and power grid modernisation worldwide.

Industry analysts attribute much of this resurgence to President Hichilema's pro-business policies, which have successfully attracted fresh investment into Zambia's mining sector. The administration's approach has helped position the country to capitalize on the global energy transition, where copper plays an essential role as a critical mineral for electrification and clean energy technologies.

The October earnings data signals that Zambia's mining renaissance is translating into tangible economic benefits, with refined copper exports becoming an increasingly important revenue stream for the national economy.