Lumwana

Overview

Metamorphosed sediment-hosted Cu-Co-U deposit in the Mwombezhi Dome.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Schist and gneiss (Neoproterozoic)

Tectonic Setting: Intracratonic

Geological Province: Central African Copperbelt

Metallogenic Belt: Central African Copperbelt

Resources & Operations

Operator: Barrick Gold

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 2008

Data Provenance

Source: Barrick reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01