Zambia power woes worsen,may dent ‘08 copper output

Zambia’s copper output for 2008 could be hurt by a serious power crisis that has gripped the country, forcing the rationing of power and suspension of operations at copper mines, officials said on Thursday.

“If the power shortages continue, then we are in for a rude shock in terms of production,” Frederick Bantubonse, the head of the Zambia Chamber of Mines told Reuters.
Copper producers have reduced their daily output following a series of nationwide power failures since the weekend.

Reuters