Zambia: Illegal Miners Descend On KCM, Destroy Equipment

ILLEGAL miners have destroyed equipment worth K500 million at Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) Nchanga South Open pit in Chingola.

KCM production manager Oswald Mulenga and public relations manager Joy Sata said more than 80 illegal miners were found at the open pit on Monday afternoon and one of them was arrested.

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