MCM holds mining rights in 11, 000 ha Large Mining Licence (LML) 37 in Kitwe.
LML 37 is located south-west of Kitwe town centre.
The Nkana mine comprises of four (4) underground mines (South Ore Body – SOB, Central Shaft, Mindola Sub-Vertical (SV) and Mindola North Shaft), four (4) open pits (Mindola Open Pit, Area E Open Pit, area A and Area D Open pit), associated metallurgical facilities and support services (one hospital and clinics).