By NATION REPORTERNEW Government targets to increase Copper production from 800, 000 metric tonnes to two million tonnes per annum to create jobs and increase revenue for the state, Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane has said.Dr Musokotwane said the new government would negotiate with all mining companies to ensure a conducive environment for business was created to increase production and revenue for the government.He said during the Sunday Interview Programme on ZNBC that lack of compromise had led to many disputes in the mining sector which now must be resolved to make the sector profitable.Dr Musokotwane said the mining sector would create much needed jobs for the youth once production was increased.He said resolving differences at KCM and Mopani mines would be prioritised.Dr Musokotwane said no investors would take interest in KCM if the ownership matters involving the mine were not resolved.And Dr Musokotwane said Government would target to secure the International Monetary Fund (IMF) package […]
NEW GOVT PLANS TO DOUBLE COPPER OUTPUT, SAYS MUSOKOTWANE
