Africa’s copper market is entering 2026 pulled between strong demand expectations and tight supply conditions, as production of both refined copper and concentrates struggles to keep pace with global needs linked to the energy transition. Copper prices surged above $12,000 per ton in December on supply disruptions and tariff speculation in the United States. Prices…
The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked…
Copper wires at a recycling facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, US, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Niki Chan Wylie | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the 50% tariff on copper imports, which he had announced the previous day, will take effect on Aug. 1. The decision was made…
