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From Mine to Market: Powering Zambia's 3-Million-Tonne Vision

Land-Linked Zambia 2026 convened a focused mining logistics conversation around Zambia's copper growth ambition.

Published April 20, 2026

From Mine to Market: Powering Zambia's 3-Million-Tonne Vision

Published: April 2026

Mining logistics and transport corridors

As Zambia accelerates toward its ambition of producing 3 million metric tonnes of copper per year by 2031, production growth needs transport capacity at scale.

Land-Linked 2026 convened the Transportation in Mining Breakfast, an exclusive engagement focused on the logistics required to move Zambia's mineral wealth efficiently to global markets.

What Was on the Table

  • Zambia's six-port advantage and corridor choices as volumes rise.
  • Balancing long-term rail vision with immediate road demand.
  • Improving logistics efficiency from the Copperbelt and DRC to global markets.
  • Protecting high-value cargo across borders.

A Strategic Convergence of Leaders

The article highlighted participation from Zambia Railways Limited, transport associations, and policymakers from key government ministries.

Final Call

Land-Linked 2026 welcomed delegates from multiple nations for a defining conversation on Southern Africa's transport and trade corridors.

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