Zambia: Kabwe Zinc Mine Shuts Down Over US $600 Tax Refund Dispute

Kabwe Zinc Mine has become the first mining firm to close down following disputes with government over the US$600 million Value Added Tax Refunds.

The Sable Zinc Mine belonging to Glencore owners of Mopani Mine has gone into care and maintenance throwing 170 workers out of employment.

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