ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka ZAMBIA has been advised to put in place measures that will help the country get more value from the mining sector’s 70 percent export earnings contribution and…
ESTHER MSETEKA, Lusaka
GOVERNMENT’S continued support to the mining industry is critical in ensuring that the sector remains the country’s economic backbone, United States Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote has said. (more…)
NANCY MWAPE, Lusaka
GOVERNMENT is concerned about the mining industry’s low contribution to the gross domestic product (GDP) despite being a critical player in the country’s economy. (more…)
KELVIN CHONGO, Lusaka
ZAMBIA has a history of mining and has a large known resource base of copper, emeralds and other mineral deposits. The country also has a good potential for further discoveries. (more…)
KELVIN CHONGO, Lusaka
GOVERNMENT says investment inflows in the mining sector should stimulate growth of other industries and contribute to economic development.
Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Richard Musukwa said Government’s focus for the next five years is to create a diversified and resilient economy for sustainable growth and socio-economic transformation. (more…)
NKOMBO KACHEMBA, Kitwe
STAKEHOLDERS in the mining sector have welcomed the decision by President Lungu to constitute a ministerial committee that will come up with reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the sector.
CYNTHIA MWALE, Livingstone
ZCCM-Investment Holdings says there is need to increase the participation of local businesses in the mining sector for the country to benefit from the over US$2 billion worth of services that is out sourced annually.
TRYNESS TEMBO, Lusaka
THE Zambia Chamber of Mines (ZCM) has called for urgent attraction of new investment to unlock exploration projects and also develop the country’s mineralisation. (more…)