Elevated covered conveyor at the Shi and Yan mining facility

From Copper Ore
to Copper Concentrate

Operations location

Luano – Mkushi, Central Province, Zambia

We mine copper ore and process it into copper concentrate for commercial buyers.

SHI AND YAN MINING DEVELOPMENT LIMITED carries out copper ore mining and mineral processing at its operations in Luano – Mkushi, Central Province. Its commercial activities cover copper concentrate sales and supply, and partnerships across the mineral supply chain.

Physical operations

Wheel loader carrying rock at the Shi and Yan mining facility
Excavators in the equipment yard at the Shi and Yan mining facility

01

Copper Ore Mining

The first stage of the business: obtaining copper-bearing material for processing and copper concentrate production.

02

Copper Ore Processing

Appropriate mineral processing methods are used to separate and recover copper-bearing minerals from the ore and produce copper concentrate.

Grinding mill drive at the Shi and Yan mining facility
Rock material conveyor at the Shi and Yan mining facility
Processing plant interior at the Shi and Yan mining facility

03

Copper Concentrate Production

The company produces copper concentrate for customers in the mineral and metals industry, subject to agreed product specifications.

Commercial activities

Sales, supply and business partnerships

Separate from physical operations, the company’s commercial work connects its copper concentrate with buyers and builds relationships across the mineral supply chain.

04

Sales & Supply

Copper concentrate is sold to interested buyers. Product specifications, copper grade, available quantities, pricing, delivery arrangements and payment terms are discussed during commercial negotiations.

05

Business Partnerships

Establishing mutually beneficial relationships with buyers, mining industry partners, logistics providers and other stakeholders across the mineral supply chain.