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Lumwana Copper Mine Super Pit, Zambia

ZambiaPrivate
PPA 8492Published 21 February 2011Updated 25 May 2026

Project overview

About this development

The proposed expansion of the Lumwana copper mine in Zambia, is being accelerated with first production now scheduled for 2028. The Super Pit expansion project will transform Lumwana into one of the world’s major copper mines, with projected annual production of around 240,000 tonnes per year over a 30-plus-year life. Estimated cost of nearly $2 billion. GPS coordinates for Lumwana is -12.2492254, 25.82240639999999.

Project at a glance

Lumwana Copper Mine Super Pit, Zambia is located in Zambia. The project is classified in the Private sector. Its current recorded stage is Underway. The recorded project value is R 200 Million+.

Key information

Project facts

Location
Zambia
Sector
Private
Project stage
Underway
Project value
R 200 Million+
Estimated start
1 April 2025
Estimated completion
30 April 2028

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Lumwana Copper Mine Super Pit, Zambia is recorded as being located in Zambia.

What stage is Lumwana Copper Mine Super Pit, Zambia at?

The current recorded project stage is Underway. Project information may change as new research becomes available.

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