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A critical mineral, Copper, may very well be the cornerstone of the clean energy revolution, and Zambia holds a significant position in this. With the world moving towards sustainability, Vedantau2019s renewed operations in Zambia KCM are more than just corporate milestones; rather, they unveil the journey to a global transformation.
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With the world transitioning to a greener future, one metal has emerged as the unsung hero of the energy revolution, and that is Copper. Also a critical mineral, copper continues to be a vital metal used in electric vehicles to solar panels and smart grids. Copper has become the backbone of clean technologies. With surging demand and supply chains tightening, countries rich in this critical mineral are getting immense attention. Among many, Zambia is home to one of the richest copper belts in the world, and thus plays an important role in this global shift.
ZAMBIA: AFRICA’S COPPER POWER HOUSE Zambia, in southern central Africa, has been a mining powerhouse for more than a century and is one of the largest copper producers in Africa. Mining is significant to the Zambian economy and accounts almost three-quarters of Zambia’s export earnings. The main copper mining region in Zambia- the Central African Copperbelt, spanning Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), holds some of the largest reserves of high-grade copper globally.
COPPER: THE METAL OF THE PAST AND FUTURE Copper, a critical mineral, has been aptly described as the metal of the past and the future, due to its extraordinary characteristics and its manifold uses in various industrial applications throughout the ages. Moreover, its high electrical and thermal conductivities, strong resistance to corrosion, good ductility and malleability, and formidable strength make it one of the most prominent metals.
CONCLUSION A critical mineral, Copper, may very well be the cornerstone of the clean energy revolution, and Zambia holds a significant position in this. With the world moving towards sustainability, Vedanta’s renewed operations in Zambia KCM are more than just corporate milestones; rather, they unveil the journey to a global transformation.