Lusaka Zambia, 1st August 2026 - Konkola Copper Mines PLC (KCM) has achieved a major production milestone, exceeding 10,000 tonnes of monthly copper production in July, as the company pushes ahead with its transformation agenda.

Speaking on Day 4 of the 98th Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, KCM Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Malcolm Mewett said the breakthrough was a key step towards the company’s next target of 15,000 tonnes per month.

Addressing stakeholders from the KCM exhibition stand in Jubilee Hall, Mr. Mewett said the Show provides an important platform to engage with stakeholders, showcase KCM’s progress since the restart of operations, and highlight future investment and business opportunities.

“KCM has now marked two years since the restart of operations and continues to make significant progress under our transformation strategy of 'Fix, Run, Ramp and Grow',” Mr. Mewett said.

He announced an ambitious investment pipeline to support Zambia’s copper production goals. This includes the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP), which will see more than US$1 billion invested over the next our years. Other projects include the development of a second Tailings Leach Plant valued at approximately US$700 million, thermal power initiatives, and expansion projects across existing operations including Nampundwe and the Nkana Refinery.

Mr. Mewett said KCM’s transformation is also delivering on local content. The company has awarded approximately ZMW12.2 billion (US$662 million) in contracts to local enterprises and increased procurement from Zambian suppliers to 52%.

He thanked KCM employees, business partners, suppliers, unions, government, and other stakeholders for their continued support, saying their collaboration has been instrumental in the company’s progress.

“Our journey is exciting, and while there is still much to accomplish, we are building a stronger future together. We invite everyone visiting the Show to stop by the KCM stand, engage with our team, and learn more about the opportunities ahead,” he said.

KCM is a Diamond Sponsor of this year’s Show and continues to exhibit under the theme “Fostering Trade and Investment Through the Konkola Deep Mining Project: Unlocking Zambia's Copper Future.”