Zesco restores power at Sentinel mine

Energy Minister Christopher Yaluma
Energy Minister Christopher Yaluma

LUSAKA – Zambian power utility Zesco has restored full power to First Quantum Sentinel mine, the Canada-based company said on Thursday.

“Sentinel Mine has been given unlimited power, more than previously used to run the plant,” the company said in a statement.

Energy minister Christopher Yaluma on Wednesday directed Zesco to restore full power immediately to mines owned by First Quantum Minerals.

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