Zambia: Chinese-owned U-Metals clandestinely resumes mining operations in Chingola

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zambia

Business & EconomyCrime & Law

Zambia: Chinese-owned U-Metals clandestinely resumes mining operations in Chingola

Chinese-owned company U-Metals has clandestinely resumed mining operations in Chingola, Zambia, without official authorization. This illicit resumption raises questions about compliance with Zambian mining regulations. Local authorities have not yet commented on the situation.

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