Gemstone miners cry for machinery

Gemstone miners cry for machineryBy ROGERS KALEROWORKING capital and machinery are some of the most important aspects that the small scale miners in Lufwanyama gemstone area need to develop and grow the gemstone industry, small scale miners have said.Emerald and Semi-Precious Minerals Association of Zambia (ESMAZ) General Secretary, Shadreck Mwape, said the small scale miners had failed to fully develop their mines because of the lack of investment and equipment.In an interview, Mr Mwape said he was hopeful that the new government would introduce policies which would support the small scale miners and enable them develop their mines.He said President Hichilema’s speech at his inaugural ceremony had brought hope to the small scale“We are hopeful that the government of President Hichilema will look at the interests of small scale miners and protect their interests. We have been unable to develop our mines because of lack of investment and machinery.“As we congratulate President Hichilema, we must […]