Negotiations Delay Reopening Of Kasenseli Gold Mine
By Lupindula Mwewa
Mines and Mineral Development Minister PAUL KABUSWE says the ongoing negotiations with Chief Chibwika on the reopening of Kasenseli Gold Mine in Mwinilunga District have delayed the process of re-opening the mine.
Mr. KABUSWE says the traditional leader has put up demands which government is still studying.
He says once the negotiations are concluded, government will start the process of reopening Kasenseli Gold Mine.
Speaking in a telephone interview with ZNBC News in Solwezi, Mr. KABUSWE revealed that government has continued engaging traditional leaders on identifying an investor who will take over the running of the mine.
Meanwhile, CARITAS Zambia has called on government to quickly reopen Kasenseli Gold Mine adding that its continued closure is depriving residents of earning a living.
CARITAS Solwezi Project Officer LEWIS MIYANDA said once the mine is reopened it will help with realising the mining potential that is in North Western Province.