Vedanta's Zambian unit shuts copper smelter for maintenance

Vedanta's Konkola Copper Mines has begun a 60-day shutdown of its Nchanga smelter in Zambia for essential maintenance. This move aims to boost operational efficiency and long-term production. The shutdown is part of a modernization strategy to increase output. This coincides with other plant maintenance, potentially impacting copper and sulphuric acid supplies.