Zambia: Dormant Gemstone Licence Holders Worry Govt

GOVERNMENT has observed that less than 10 companies in the gemstone sector are operational despite issuing in excess of 400 mining licences.

Mines, Energy and Water Development Deputy Minister Richard Musukwa said the Government had issued more than 400 mining licences in the gemstone industry, but that it was saddened to learn that less than 10 companies were now operating.

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