Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:31:57 +0000 By BUUMBA CHIMBULU PLANS by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to expand its operations and increase production to 500,000 tonnes per annum will create optimism for Zambia’s mining sector, says Finnish ambassador, Timo Olkkonen. Mr. Olkkonen said the expansion was not only good for the company but also a cause for optimism for the country’s mining sector. The ambassador was speaking when he toured KCM operations with a delegation of Finnish companies in the mining industry. “It has been a very interesting and valuable visit. KCM’s plan to invest more and expand operations is definitely a cause for optimism for the mining industry and Zambia as a whole. I can see that KCM clearly has a bright future in Zambia,” he said. Mr. Olkkonen also commended KCM for investing in clean technology at the smelter, saying this was good for the environment. “The Nchanga smelter speaks for itself. It is […]
