Copper is one of the world's most important industrial minerals, and Africa is an important world producer. While output is traditionally dominated by Zambia, South Africa and Katanga Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many African nations contribute to copper production, and many African nations have undeveloped ore resources.
Cobalt, another important industrial metal, is often mined in conjunction with copper.
Botswana Dukwi, African Copper's mineBotswana: African Copper Needs $15 Million to Stay Afloat, AllAfrica, 19 December 2008 Ghanzi, Hana Mining;African Business, March 2010, p67 also silver.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Katanga Province
Namibia
Weatherly (formerly Ongopolo Mining and Processing) – Matchless Mine Western Extension and Otjihase Mine near WindhoekBase Metals . Mme.gov.na. Retrieved on 2011-05-27.
South Africa Palabora Mining CompanyPalabora Mining Company – Home. Palabora.co.za. Retrieved on 2011-05-27. Rio TintoRio Tinto Copper Mine, Palabora, South Africa. Mining Technology. Retrieved on 2011-05-27.
Uganda Kasese - Kilembe Mines Jinja – Kilembe smelting operations currently reopening under A-Tec Mining after 1975 nationalization www.miningreview.com Kilembe copper mines may re-open . Beta.miningreview.com (2008-10-24). Retrieved on 2011-05-27.
Zambia
The Copperbelt Copperbelt Province Lumwana – Equinox Mineralswww.miningreview.com First copper concentrate at Lumwana . Beta.miningreview.com (2008-12-08). Retrieved on 2011-05-27. Nchanga Mines Luanshya Copper Mine Company – Baluba – Mulyashi copper project Reuters.com. Africa.reuters.com (2009-02-09). Retrieved on 2011-05-27. Mkushi – African Eagle Resourceshttp://www.miningreview.com/archive/mra_6_2006/pdf/38-41.pdf
Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines Zambia Copper Investments Limited – Konkola Deep Mining Project – symbol ZCI on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange
Tanzania Kinusi copper mine, Tanzania
Marula Mining Plc has 75% commercial interest in 10 primary mining licences through a binding head of agreement with Takela Mining Limited. The Licences are valid for a period of 7 years and are located in Kinusi in Mpwapwa District in the Dodoma Region of central Tanzania. Key milestone achieved at the Kinusi mine First Copper Sales Agreement Signed for Kinusi Copper Mine
"We are excited about the potential for further expansion and remain committed to developing Kinusi into a key contributor to our growing portfolio of battery and strategic metals projects." - CEO Marula Mining.
See also Copper extraction techniques List of countries by copper mine production Mineral industry of Africa Economy of Zambia Aluminium in Africa Cement in Africa Iron ore in Africa Platinum in Africa Titanium in Africa
References
External links Copper Development Association Africa Journal: Mining Review Africa