GOOD NEWS FOR CHILOBE TUNGSTEN MINEBy Justine Akakulubelwa:Southern Province Minister, Cornelius Mweetwa, says government will formalize the mining activities at Chilobe Tungsten Mine, in Zimba district.Mr. Mweetwa says though it is the desire of the government to ensure that the citizenry benefit from the mineral resources, mining activities need to be done in compliance with the law.He says by formalizing the mining activities at Chilobe mine, the government will not only empower locals but will also benefit in terms of taxes.Meanwhile, Mr. Mweetwa has expressed concern over reports that two named buyers have monopolized the buying of tungsten in the area.Mr. Mweetwa has warned that the government will tolerate investors or any business person to torment Zambians.He has advised the miners to form cooperatives in order to enhance their bargaining power so that the minerals are sold at acceptable prices.Mine Chairperson, Chriswell Dduku, has told the provincial minister, that the miners are being tortured and […]
GOOD NEWS FOR CHILOBE TUNGSTEN MINE
