By NATION REPORTERTHE Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) says it is profoundly elated to learn of Lumwana Mine’s investment of US$2 billion in their mining development expansion project and the potential it has of creating up to 1, 800 jobs.ANND Executive Director, Samuel Banda, indicated that this was a progressive development because the mining expansion project would not only create employment opportunities but would also increase copper production output from 50, 000 metric tonnes per annum to about 240, 000 metric tonnes per annum.“This, we believe, will contribute positively towards the Government’s 3 million metric tonnes copper production target per annum by 2031,” he said. “to promote our domestic social economic growth through commerce and trade, we are calling upon Lumwana Mine to prioritise giving business opportunities to our local suppliers and contractors.”He said it was important also that Konkola Copper Mines and Mopani Mines make a vital contribution towards achieving the three […]
Lumwana mine should prioritise local suppliers, contractors – Banda
