Zambia Calls on Global Investors to Tap Mining Opportunities as Copper Production Target Set at 3 Million Tonnes by 2030
Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu, has called on international investors to capitalize on Zambia’s vast mining opportunities during a high-level panel discussion at the 21st Copper Industry Conference and Expo 2026, organized by Shanghai Metals Market.
Speaking on the theme, “Unlocking Africa’s Potential Copper Resources,” Ambassador Zyuulu highlighted Africa’s significant yet underutilized mineral wealth, describing it as a critical driver in the global transition toward clean energy.
He noted that Zambia is strategically positioned as a leading player in sustainable copper production, a resource that is essential for renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, and modern infrastructure development.
Ambassador Zyuulu urged global investors to consider Zambia as a preferred destination for mining investment, citing the country’s ambitious target to increase copper production to 3 million metric tonnes annually by 2030.
He emphasized that achieving this target will require stronger partnerships with international investors, advanced technology providers, and financial institutions to support expansion and modernization across the mining sector.
The Ambassador further outlined key factors that make Zambia an attractive investment hub, including its abundant high-grade copper reserves, a stable and investor-friendly policy environment, and a strategic geographic location that provides access to both regional and international markets.
Meanwhile, the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), in collaboration with the Zambian Embassy in the People’s Republic of China, is undertaking a series of high-level engagements and business forums aimed at promoting Zambia as a premier investment destination, beginning with outreach initiatives in Jiangsu Province.
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