The Zambia Lobito copper railway would send Copperbelt metal west to Angola's coast, backed by US and Western finance to rival China.
ZAMBIA · MINERALS & MARKETS
Key Facts
—New route west: The Zambia Lobito copper railway would link the Copperbelt to Angola’s Atlantic port of Lobito.
—Timeline: Zambia aims to start building its section by the third quarter of 2026, with operations expected by 2027 to 2028.
—Western money: An Africa Finance Corporation facility of 753 million dollars and a US pledge of 250 million are funding the corridor.
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