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Thousands of Mopani\u2019s contracting companies whose contracts were terminated last month are appealing to government for financial aid as they await the resumption of full operations at the mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One <\/a>of the miners, Bernard Chilwa says the former miners are facing a lot of challenges but cannot blame individual companies because they understand what is currently happening at Mopani.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He says the current financial situation that the mine is facing has sent many families into financial difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Kantanshi constituency Member of Parliament Anthony Mumba who has been advocating for the miners has urged government to look for an immediate solution to issues surrounding Mopani\u2019s contractors and suppliers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rogans<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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