It is disturbing that rampant illegal mining in the country has continued unabated despite several interventions by law enforcement agencies.
One may wonder if this illegality is thriving because some people genuinely lack alternative income-generating opportunities or it is just an organised crime spearheaded by some illegal mining syndicates.
Mr Sikazwe is worried at the rising numbers of people who have invaded Kanyelele Gold Mine in Mpika District and that despite his office reporting the matter to the ministries of Defence, Home Affairs and Mines, nothing much has been done. Still on mining, it is refreshing to hear from Dr Kabeta that the Government is contemplating to start full-scale sugilite mining in Luapula Province next year.
Some geologists were earlier sent to Muyombe in Mansa for 30 days and another team is expected in the area this week to conduct further investigations for 20 days.
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