Zambia Eases Sulphuric Acid Export Ban for Congo Mines
Commerce Minister Chipoka Mulenga announced that Zambia is easing restrictions on sulphuric acid exports after domestic stocks recovered. The move allows producers to supply mining operations in Congo, supporting the extraction of copper and cobalt essential for the green energy transition.
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Zambia authorized two copper producers to resume sulphuric acid exports to the Democratic Republic of the Congo after local stocks recovered. The move eases a ban imposed in September and a restrictive permit policy launched in March following supply disruptions. Stable acid supplies are critical for extracting copper and cobalt, supporting regional output targets for the global energy transition.
