HomeSearch-results Zambian copper producers to slash output on import duty; DRC copper concs could be diverted to China A new duty on imported copper raw materials in Zambia has already led to consequences - producers are planning on reducing output, while some concentrates from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could be diverted to other markets including China, Fastmarkets has learned. Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), majority owned by Vedanta, has cut its operations in Ngchanga copper smelter starting this month amid lower availability of concentrates, a source familiar with the matter... Email this article Your details Your recipients's details You can enter a maximum of 5 recipients. Use ; to separate email addresses. Email yourself a copy? Enter the code: Ok You might notice something different here.As we continue our evolution, our data and market news is now available through the Fastmarkets platform and a trial of this website is no longer available. Already registered? Log in Our new delivery solution allows you to access the prices and news that matters most to you in a way that delivers value, quality and a unique, fully customizable view for you. Learn More We are developing an experience that allows you to test drive building your view of our data and news on the new platform. In the meantime, we can prepare a quote for you and show you around. Get Started Contact Us +44 (0) 20 7779 8260 hello.mb@fastmarkets.com Published Julian Luk January 08, 2019 13:50 GMT London Keywords copper Zambia import duty DRC copper raw materials Related news {{article|snippet:'title'|removeHtmlTags}} {{article|fields:'dates'|date:dateArticleFormat}}