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Government has indicated its intention to include the mining of sugilite in its mineral profile to allow the country effectively benefit from the mineral resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This follows revelations of the lucrative mineral in Chembe district of Luapula province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his Ministerial Statement in parliament, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe says following the illegal mining activities within the license area, a named company went to court and obtained a restraining order which they were granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He says the Ministry and the company that was conducting the exploration at the mining site has since facilitated the deployment of the police presence to prevent the illegal mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister further said that the Ministry is in the process of refining the legal framework that governs the mining sector for both foreign and local investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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