ZAMBIA’S MINES MINISTER WARNS MINES OPERATING WITHOUT LICENCES
Mines and Minerals Development Minister, PAUL KABUSWE says mining firms operating without an Environmental Impact Assessment are operating illegally.
Mr. KABUSWE says no mining licence is issued without a valid Environmental Impact Assessment.
In a telephone interview with ZANIS, Mr. KABUSWE disclosed that his Ministry will upon completion of the audit come up with a structure that will help curb such practices in the future.
Last week Minister of Green Economy and Environment, COLLINS NZOVU ordered the Zambia Environmental Management Agency to take action against mining companies operating without conducting Environmental Impact Assessments.
