By OLIVER SAMBOKOA WHISTLEBLOWER has said some Ministry of Mines officials were involved in a scheme where some shareholders in a mining company allegedly illegally transferred exploration rights to companies formed by them to dupe government officials.And the New Congress Party (NCP) has called for a probe into the alleged illegal transfer of exploration rights without following due process.One of such company, has been placed under receivership.This was after the mandatory four-year period of exploration when the company was compelled to surrender 50 percent of the allotted land licence. While Government was in the process of awarding the rights to the rightful applicant, the company gave the same to another company, which turned out to be owned by one of the shareholders.It is believed some officials at the ministry of Mines in the previous administration were fully aware.Zambians must rise to the occasion and ensure that foreigners do not siphon minerals from the country in […]
‘SHADY DEALERS TAKING OVER MINING RIGHTS’
