Topic
copper
Commodities
DRC and Zambia's Copper: The Strategic Arithmetic Behind Africa's EV Battery Supply Chain
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia together produce over 12% of global copper — a share that puts them at the centre of the energy transition. At approximately $9,420 a tonne, the economics of African copper are being rewritten.
Weekly Pulse
The Weekly Pulse: July 7–11, 2026
Copper slips below $9,500 on Chinese demand data, the naira gives up ground, and the NGX All-Share holds a 14% year-to-date gain.