Category: Artisanal mining

The Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) has issued a compelling call to the government to accelerate the formalization process of illegal mining operations. MUZ President, Joseph Chewe, emphasized that expediting this process is essential to mitigate the occurrences of fatalities during mining activities. Chewe underscored the importance of refraining from demonizing illegal miners but rather integrating them into the formal sector, thereby enabling them to contribute positively to national development efforts. He emphasized that formalization would not only enhance safety standards but also facilitate government oversight through the deployment… Read More Here

The Small Scale Mining Association expresses appreciation to the government for its initiative in granting numerous mining licenses to local entities. Acting President Kelvin Tembo applauds this move, highlighting its potential to stimulate economic growth and ensure widespread benefits for Zambians from the country’s mineral resources. In an exclusive interview with ZNBC in Kitwe, Tembo emphasizes the need for the government to tighten the procedures for obtaining and reselling mining licenses. This precautionary measure aims to prevent artisanal miners from engaging in unauthorized selling of their licenses. And mining economist… Read More Here

In a stride toward enhancing artisanal mining, Zambia’s Mining Licensing Committee recently sanctioned 118 artisanal mining rights for Cooperatives. This amplifies the count of issued rights for Cooperatives to 206 in the ongoing year. According to Samuel Maango, the Mining Cadastre Department Director, the initial approval of 88 artisanal mining rights for Cooperatives dates back to October 2023. Maango confirmed the issuance of letters of offer to these Cooperatives, with the mining Cadastre slated to embark on an inspection to verify the residency of the beneficiaries at their respective application… Read More Here