Government bans copper exports for one year amid increasing vandalism
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July 12, 2026
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Kejan Haynes
The Government has banned the export of copper for one year, allowing only licensed manufacturers to export the metal under strict conditions following a surge in copper theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure.
The prohibition took effect on July 10 under the Prohibition (Carriage Coastwise, Importation and Exportation) Order, 2026, and will remain in force until July 9, 2027.
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