Chambishi to double copper production

Copper Smelter Chambishi, which is located in Zambia since 2012 to increase production of red metal and 300 thousand tons. It is reported by Metal Bulletin. Now the plant has been modernized worth $ 250 million in its process will work best Australian technology. To date, the Zambian power plant is estimated at 150 thousand tons of blisters in the year. As you know, Chambishi Copper Smelter is under the control of Chinese companies NFCA Mining. Previously reported that China has invested in the mining industry in Zambia and multi-economic zones Copper Belt province $ 2 billion Consequently, China became the largest investor country in Africa. "We are full of optimism that investment from China will continue to grow," - said in connection with the Zambian trade minister Felix Mutati. To date, China has such Zambian mining companies, as Chambishi Copper Mines, Luanshya Copper Mines, a copper project Mulyanshi and smelters Chambishi. Ministry of Industry