Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:32:12 +0000 By MUKOSELA KASALWE GOVERNMENT desires the exploration of a variety of mineral resources which will reduce dependency on copper and include the participation of local people in the mineral value chain, says Vice-President Inonge Wina. Ms. Wina said Government was implementing measures to ensure that the mining industry continued to grow as Zambia was endowed with various minerals such as emeralds which if fully exploited could contribute to the diversification of the economy and reduce dependency on copper. She said the objective of such a move would bring about diversification within the mining sector and other sectors of the economy in collaboration with the private sector. Ms. Wina said this in Lusaka yesterday, when she graced the 7th Zambia International Mining and Energy Conference and Exhibition (ZIMEC) whose theme was “Mining and energy development in Zambia increasing economic development”. She said the theme for the conference was timely as […]
Govt to promote other minerals to reduce copper dependency
