Scenarios about 'copper industry'
The copper industry encompasses the exploration, mining, processing, and trade of one of humanity's oldest utilized metals. Copper's malleability, conductivity, and corrosion resistance made it central to early metallurgy and industrialization, evolving from Bronze Age tools to essential components in modern electrical systems, construction, and telecommunications. Its historical production centers and trade routes have influenced economic development, imperial expansion, and technological advancement across civilizations.
What If Lusaka Diversified Beyond Copper Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Zambia successfully diversified its economy away from copper dependency in the 1970s, potentially transforming the nation's economic trajectory and political stability in Southern Africa.