Konkola
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Konkola is an area of Zambia, near Chingola, on the border with Democratic Republic of the Congo. It has large copper reserves.
There is a copper smelter at Nchanga Mines.[1]
Konkola Copper Mines
Konkola Copper Mines established a major mine in the area; it is now controlled by Vedanta.[2]
Konkola North
A new mine was started at Chililabombwe in October 2010; it is a joint venture between Vale and African Rainbow Minerals.[3] Production is expected to reach 45000 tons of copper concentrate per year. Vale expects to export copper by rail through Mozambique.[4]
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