Zambia's 10% duty waiver on copper concentrate exports set to expire September 30

Fastmarkets reported that Zambia's suspension of the 10% export duty on copper concentrate was due to expire on September 30, 2026 with no extension announced. The waiver, set out in SI No. 43 of 2026 from June 1, allowed up to 271,742 tonnes of concentrate to leave duty-free while domestic smelters were offline. Mopani held the largest quota at 100,000 tonnes, and KCM said it had restarted its Nchanga smelter on September 21, 46 days later than planned.

• 10% export duty on copper concentrate; waiver covered up to 271,742 tonnes
• Waiver took effect June 1, 2026 under SI No. 43 of 2026
• Mopani quota 100,000 tonnes; KCM quota 12,541 tonnes
• KCM restarted Nchanga smelter on September 21, 46 days behind schedule