Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development and the Zambia Chamber of Mines have recommended that the Geological and Minerals Development Bill 2024, proceeds through the next stages of legislative process, subject to the amendments as resolved during the meeting held yesterday.
Government and the Zambia Chamber of Mines held a stakeholder engagement meeting yesterday the 22nd of October 2024, under the auspices of the Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF) that comprised members of the Chamber of Mines, Mines Suppliers Association, Chambers of Commerce, Civil Society Organizations and others to review the Geological and Minerals Development Bill 2024.
In a statement co-issued by government and the Chamber of Mines in Lusaka, government assured of commitment to open dialogue and extensive engagements with all stakeholders as demonstrated at the meeting.
“Similarly, the Chamber is committed to engaging with the Government in finding solutions to issues affecting the mining industry,” read the statement.
The statement further indicated that the Ministry and the Chamber will continue to meet under the auspices of the PPDF framework to enhance the conducive business environment for increased investment in the mining sector.
And the President of the Chamber of Mines, Godwin Beene, said the outcome of the meeting is further proof of the value of the PPDF framework which provides for Government’s robust engagement with all stakeholders.
He said this open and frank stakeholder engagement will invariably result in the creation of a stable mining sector critical to attracting investment.”
And Ministry of Mines Permanent Secretary, Hapenga Kabeta, said the outcome is a reflection of Government’s continued commitment to inclusive participation of all stakeholders to ensure their ownership of both the process and the outcomes.
Dr. Kabeta also said it is also important to note that this process is a sure way of achieving the Government’s development agenda for economic transformation, job creation and improved livelihood.
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