Sat, 22 Oct 2016 09:49:04 +0000 GOVERNMENT has threatened to withdraw mining licenses from mining companies which are not adhering to the safety, health and environmental regulation of the country. Delivering a ministerial statement in Parliament yesterday, Mines Minister Christopher Yaluma said it was not the wish of Government to withdraw mining licenses but to see a vibrant mining industry that safeguarded the environment and the lives of employees. Mr Yaluma said his ministry would on its part increase the monitoring of the industry to ensure that the mineral resources were exploited in a safe and sustainable manner for the benefit of both the Zambian people and the investors. Mr Yaluma observed that fatal accidents in the mines had increased to 22 as at October 14, 2016 compared to 15 cases recorded last year. He said the poor safety record had coincided with periods of low metal prices, an indication which he said the mines […]
