Zambia: Mpika Artisanal Miners Thank Government For Mining Reforms

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Zambia

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Artisanal miners in Mpika have thanked the Zambian government for mining reforms aimed at improving working conditions and regularizing small-scale mining. The miners hope these changes will bring greater safety and economic stability to the Mpika region.

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