New gold policy set to boost local jobs

Minister of Mines Polite Kambamura

MINERS have welcomed the government’s ban on foreign participation in low-scale gold operations, saying the move will protect local jobs, reduce sector conflicts and reserve mining opportunities for indigenous communities. The policy directive ring-fences any mining operation producing less than 20 kilogrammes of gold per month or carrying a capital investment under US$15 million, exclusively…

Subscribe to read full article. Subscribe today

Related posts

Government, Invictus seal gas sharing deal

Scepticism clouds provincial SEZs

Inflationary pressure seen intensifying

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read More