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Glencore’s Zambia subsidiary to resume mining operations temporarily
The health and safety of the workforce and surrounding communities was a top priority.
Mopani will continue to engage with the government on potential solutions to its current challengess.
Mopani said in a statement that constructive discussions had taken place with the Zambian government.
“During the 90-day period, Mopani will continue to engage with the government on potential solutions to its current challenges,” the statement said.
It said the health and safety of the workforce and surrounding communities was a top priority and Mopani would engage with its employees, relevant contractors and local communities regarding the restart of operations.
Mines ministry permanent secretary Barnaby Mulenga said Glencore had told the government last month that it wanted to keep operating its Zambian copper mining subsidiary Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) rather than shutter operations.
Source : mining.com/Reuters
GLENCORE’S ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT IT PLANNED TO PUT MCM UNDER “CARE AND MAINTENANCE” SPARKED A BACKLASH FROM ZAMBIA’S GOVERNMENT
Mopani said in a statement that constructive discussions had taken place with the Zambian government.
“During the 90-day period, Mopani will continue to engage with the government on potential solutions to its current challenges,” the statement said.
It said the health and safety of the workforce and surrounding communities was a top priority and Mopani would engage with its employees, relevant contractors and local communities regarding the restart of operations.
Mines ministry permanent secretary Barnaby Mulenga said Glencore had told the government last month that it wanted to keep operating its Zambian copper mining subsidiary Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) rather than shutter operations.
Source : mining.com/Reuters
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