Mine suppliers: Understanding backward linkages in Kitwe, Zambia

Payne Institute Fellow Anja Benshaul-Tolonen and Paula Fernandez Musso write about how the integration of domestic firms into the mining global value chain (GVC) can bolster local economies, yet the scale and impact of these linkages remain largely unknown. This study examines the mining value chain in Kitwe, a key mining hub in Zambia’s Copperbelt.  September 1, 2025.