Gold Discovery in Mfuwe Prompts Govt to Ensure Structured Mining
Gold Found in Mfuwe, Zambia: Government Pledges Safe and Legal Mining Practices
The Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Chipoka Mulenga, has announced the discovery of gold in Mfuwe constituency, Lavushimanda District, Muchinga Province. The find has already begun attracting people to the area.
Minister Mulenga explained that the New Dawn administration is committed to ensuring that mining activities in Mfuwe are carried out in a structured and inclusive manner.
He emphasized that local communities will directly benefit from the discovery through fair participation, safe working conditions, and access to proper mining equipment.
“They will not be left out of the benefits. We will bring them on board, provide shareholding opportunities, ensure a safe working environment, and support them with equipment,” the minister said, citing previous efforts in Kasenseli as an example.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to formalising mining operations across the country, stressing that unregulated or illegal mining poses risks to safety, the environment, and long-term economic development.
“We need to do mining legally and safely. If mining were left unregulated, Zambia would not have developed large-scale operations such as Mopani Copper Mines, Konkola Copper Mines, or First Quantum Minerals,” he stated.
The government’s assurance signals a clear intention to transform the gold discovery in Mfuwe into a sustainable economic opportunity while safeguarding communities and resources.
