Last Updated July 20, 2009
Zambia: Full of promise
The Lumwana mine, the largest open-pit copper mine in Zambia, was officially opened in late April. It signified a turning point for the country, promising to provide much-needed economic stimulus to the Lumwana region.
However, with prices of copper falling, and the cost of production soaring, some international investors are reducing their operations. Intervention from the Zambian government has also caused concerns about the future of the mining sector, writes Zoe Alsop.
