Zambia's largest mines face an energy crisis due to drought-reduced hydropower, seeking imports from South Africa's Eskom.

Zambia's largest mines are experiencing a severe energy crisis due to a historic drought that has drastically reduced hydropower production, which supplies 85% of the country's energy. With electricity access limited to three hours daily for households, mines are seeking imports from South Africa's Eskom, which will double its supply to Zambia. New regulations allow mines to source energy independently, but current generation is significantly below capacity at just 1,019 megawatts.

September 13, 2024
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