Konkola Copper mines

Konkola Copper Mines plc (KCM), one of Africa's largest integrated copper producers, is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is a leading Zambian integrated copper producer, which operates underground mines and open-pit mines as well as metallurgical plants with operations located on one of the highest-grade copper seams in the world at Nchanga, Konkola, Nkana, and Nampundwe. The Company seeks to be a role model for safety, environment, and socio-economic development while playing a key role in making Zambia one of the world’s leading copper producers. Since Vedanta Resources plc acquired KCM in 2004, more than $3 billion has been invested to upgrade equipment, build new facilities and expand capacity. These investments have increased reserves, resources, and extended the life of the mines by over 50 years.