The coming of First Quantum Minerals Limited in the emerging ‘new Copperbelt’ of North Western ProvinceA has brought with it a ray of hope for the growth of the area, once perceived ‘docile’ and lacking development. Among other projects underway besides the existing Lumwana, Kansanshi mines, is another project underway …
Read More »Dialogue with mining companies on policy Changes to develop sector, EITI urges Zambia
Zambia should act cautiously when implementing policies intended to maximize returns on its mineral wealth and avoid stifling high productivity of the red metal, the Extractive Industries Transparency International says. The EITI notes that while Zambia seeks to ‘recoup’ resources that have not been realized over the years, given various …
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