(Source: Konkola Copper Mines plc) Brussels, 26th February, 2015 - Despite current challenges affecting the copper mining industry, Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Zambia's largest integrated copper producer, says prospects for the sector remain promising in the long term. Speaking at the 28th International Copper Conference earlier today, KCM's Commercial and Marketing General Manager, Somnath Ghosh, noted that weaker copper prices, higher operational costs and regulatory and tax issues represent significant challenges for the industry. Accordingly, mining companies, including KCM, are streamlining their businesses to adapt to these changes. Addressing some of the world's...
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