Sep 01, 2020 In the recent past,the local mining hosting communities in Zambia have encountered a number of social conflicts related to unsustainable government policies on mining and mining companies’ establishments in the hosting communities. Exploitation and the use of mineral resources is the basis of modern societies and economies
Get PriceApr 29, 2021 Zambia assures mining investors of better policies Southern African country to resolve policy, regulatory issues in mining sector, says president James Kunda
Jul 04, 2019 A brief overview of the primary environmental regulations applicable to mining activities in Zambia, including environmental review, permitting and remediation
May 28, 2018 Most of Zambia’s land is high plateau. However, there is an estimated 33,500 square kilometers of arable land. The official currency of Zambia is the Kwacha (ZMW), with average exchange rate for 2017 being US$1 = 10 ZMW. Zambia’s main industries include, copper mining and processing, construction, foodstuffs
Jul 21, 2021 A review of Zambia’s Mining Sector. Weekly Column. In this Monday Opinion, I draw your attention to the topic of Zambia’s gemstone mining sector. The motivation of this undertaking resides in the fact that mining public discourse has not done much justice in reviewing its historical background, and status. Firstly, I will give a generic
Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines's (ZCCM) CSR in particular was a form of 'cradle to grave' welfare policy (Noyoo, 2007). In this way, the promotion of
Mining companies are in this case told to harmonise what is in the (Factories) Act and (Mines) Code then give miners reasonable health services,” according to Morgan Mwanza of Chimms Recruitment in North Western Zambia. Mwanza explained that there are special safety and health regulations depending on the sector
With regard to fiscal policies, the Zambian Government in 2007 will continue to focus on contributing to macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline, directing public resources to priority areas, and expanding the revenue base. To complement fiscal policies, prudent monetary policies will continue to be pursued by the Bank of Zambia in order to
Aug 17, 2020 Zambia has continued to pursue economic diversification with policy shift away from mining towards agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism among other sectors. The focus of this article is the manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing sector in Zambia accounts for approximately 11% of the country’s GDP and has been growing at an average annual
Regulation 6 Notification of mining operations 15 Regulation 7 General duties of the mine operator 15 Regulation 8 Co-operation 17. Regulation 9 Health and safety document 17. Regulation 10 Management structure 19. Regulation 11 Competence 21. Regulation 12 Instructions, rules and schemes 23
The governmental framework that regulates the mining sectors environmental compliance is centered on Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA). The agency authorizes mining projects through an environmental impact assessment (EIA) process, issues environmental permits and is responsible for auditing
The premise of this study is that Zambia has the potential to raise more tax revenue and improve social justice by employing prudent policies and practices that improve tax revenue administration. The major objective of the study is to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on the tax system in Zambia by
Apr 30, 2021 “Mining taxation policy and the tax administration has been a topical issue in Zambia’s policy debate since the privatisation of the mines. “At the heart of this is the question of how the Zambian Government can maximise revenues from its extractive sector without compromising the mining firms,”
Nov 04, 2021 MUSOKOTWANE’S MINING POLICIES HAVE ALWAYS ROBBED ZAMBIA OF BENEFITS FROM ITS NATURAL RESOURCES. Dear Editor, I AM afraid to say that Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, the Finance and National Planning minister is back and is back to rob the country of its desired benefits from its endowed natural resources
it is consistent with related policies affecting the mining sector in Zambia. At the macro level, two historical acts stand out, namely the Privatisation Act of 1992 that paved the way for the privatisation and commercialisation of state-owned enterprises in Zambia; and the Mines and Minerals Acts of 1995
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Sep 01, 2005 A review of mineral development policies of Botswana. Botswana has enjoyed rapid economic and social development since diamond mining began in the early 1970s. Despite its phenomenal economic growth, the country has not seen a positive cascading down in terms of job creation and expansion of mining associated industries
LEGISLATION ZAMBIA. Electoral (Code of Conduct) Regulations, 2006. Electoral Act. Mines and Minerals (Amendment) Act, 2007 (No. 6 of 2007). The Air Pollution Control (Licencing and Emissions Standards) Regulations, 1996. The Pesticides And Toxic substances Regulations, 1994. Zambia Tanzania Pipeline (Amendment) Act
In Zambia, the mining industry (mostly the copper smelters) contributes to over 98% of the country’s SO 2 emissions. In the early 2000s, the total SO 2 emission was 346 700 ton/year (En - vironmental Council of Zambia 2008). Recent investments in mining activities are expected to yield increased SO 2 emissions because of several new copper
Mining legislation. In line with its stated Mining Policy, the Government of Zambia has enacted new legislation – the Mines and Minerals Act (1995) – which greatly simplifies licensing procedures, places minimum reasonable constraints on prospecting and mining activities, and creates a very favourable investment environment, whilst allowing for international arbitration
Sep 22, 2020 Legislation that regulates the mining industry The primary law governing the mining sector in Zambia is the Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 ( MMDA) as amended by the Mines and Minerals Development (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2016. [1]
Feb 10, 2021 Sep 26, 2018 Issued by the Chamber of Mines The Zambia Chamber of Mines has reiterated its call for stability in mining policy. Safety at Work in Zambia, Labour Laws for Work Safety and Mining companies are in this case told to harmonise what is in the Factories Act and Mines Code then give miners reasonable health services, according to Morgan Mwanza
Sep 26, 2018 MEDIA RELEASE . 26 th September 2018 . Issued by the Chamber of Mines The Zambia Chamber of Mines has reiterated its call for stability in mining policy. Chamber of mines President, Nathan Chishimba says from current indications, Zambia can grow the sector to produce 1million tons of Copper per annum and then further upward to 1.5million tons per
Jul 04, 2019 The Mines and Minerals (Environmental Protection Fund) Regulations provide for refunds to holders of licences, on application, when a mine site is closed. In accordance with the Regulations, this
mainly by the privatization of state-owned Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (“ZCCM”), a low taxation environment and low political interference. Zambia is in possession of some of the world’s highest-grade copper deposits. Zambia was the world’s sixth largest copper producer in 2011 with 715,000 tonnes
Sep 13, 2021 the Forest Act [Chapter 19:05] – provides for the setting aside of State forests and for the protection of private forests, trees and forest produce; establishes a Mining Timber Permit Board to control the cutting and taking of timber for mining purposes; provides for the conservation of timber resources and the compulsory afforestation of private land; and
Mining companies are in this case told to harmonise what is in the (Factories) Act and (Mines) Code then give miners reasonable health services,” according to Morgan Mwanza of Chimms Recruitment in North Western Zambia. Mwanza explained that there are special safety and health regulations depending on the sector