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Mining & Natural Resources
THE HONOURABLE WILBER SIMUUSA
MINISTER OF MINES AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
Dear Readers,
Mining in Zambia has and will continue for some time to play a major role in the economic development of the
country. Government is thus committed to ensuring a vibrant, well-organized private sector and public-private
partnership led mining sector contributing to making Zambia a prosperous middle-income country by 2030.
To achieve this, the principal objective of Government policy on mining is to create an environment in which
small and large scale exploration, mining and mineral processing private companies operate efficiently and
profitably for effective contribution to economic development and poverty reduction.
The Ministry of Mines and Natural Resources seeks to be efficient and proactive to deliver quality services to
all players of the mining sector. The strategic focus of the Ministry is on increasing exploratory projects, the
sustainable production and management of mineral resources, and increasing productivity to maximize the
economic benefits within the sector.
With a government that is committed to investment, a stable political system, predictable laws and policies as
well as a stable macroeconomic environment, Zambia has positioned itself better in the region. The govern-
ment has continued to pursue a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, and treats local and foreign inves-
tors equally. There is reduced or free import duty on certain raw materials and imports of capital machinery
and equipment. All these measures have made Zambia an attractive low-risk investment destination.
The mining sector in Zambia offers great opportunities through a wide range of minerals that can be exploited.
Therefore, investors are welcome to the sector not only for base metals but for other minerals as well. The
country has proven deposits of the best gemstones in the world, a range of industrial, and energy minerals.
The government has laid the foundation for the building of a sustained private sector led mineral based indus-
try. The incentives that have been provided to investors in Zambia, and the progressive policies offered and
pursued by the government make it very attractive to invest in mining in Zambia. All investors large and small,
local and foreign are welcome to join us in building on this foundation of a vibrant Zambian Mining industry.
Sincerely,
Wilber Simuusa
MINISTER