Zambia Bets on a Western Railway to Ship Its Copper to the Sea
The Zambia Lobito copper railway would send Copperbelt metal west to Angola's coast, backed by US and Western finance to rival China.
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Southern Africa Africa Zambia Bets on a Western Railway to Ship Its Copper to the Sea By Amina Diarra · June 26, 2026 · 5 min read Daily Brief The morning intel from across Latin America. Free. Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never share your email. 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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