Kansanshi copper, Zambia

FQM increases Zambian copper mine baseload demand by 85MW


Issue 517 - 26 Nov 2024 - By Tonderayi Mukeredzi | 2 minute read

First Quantum Minerals is raising production at its Kansanshi copper mine in Zambia’s North Western Province, leading to higher electricity demand. With state utility Zesco unable to step in with additional power, the Canadian miner has turned to IPPs and power traders on the Southern African Power Pool.

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