Shares in African Copper surged 68 percent after the exploration development company declared it has struck a deal to be bought up by rival group Zambian Copper Investments, which will provide ACU with a comprehensive financing package of around $22.5 million. For full story, click here
Glencore International AG’s Zambian unit, Mopani Copper Mines Plc, will keep mining at its Nkana and Mufulira mines in the country after price of metal rebounded. For full story, click here
India-focused miner Vedanta Resources Plc. reported to be in leading the race to acquire Zambia’s Luanshya Copper Mines. For full story, click here
The Zambian central bank is expecting world copper prices to surge above the $4,900 a metric ton by the end of 2009, easing the pressure suffered by Zambian copper mines since July last year. For full story, click here
Monday, May 11, 2009