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Zambia: Local mines’ $200m debt threatens Copperbelt Energy Corporation’s viability


Issue 470 - 17 Oct 2022 - By Chiwoyu Sinyangwe | 1 minute read

Growing electricity demand, chiefly in booming Democratic Republic of Congo mines, is expected to underpin Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC)’s recovery after a tumultuous period . But the sluggish performance at the debt-laden Konkola Copper Mines and Mopani Copper Mines threatens CEC’s resurgence.

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