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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>President Hakainde Hichilema has concluded his two-day working visit on the Copperbelt province, where he engaged with stakeholders in the mining sector, met with students, opened a new factory, and spoke with the public about his government\u2019s plans for economic development.<\/p>\n

During his visit, the president announced that the government had successfully sourced funds to boost copper production at Mopani Copper Mines, one of the country\u2019s largest mining firms. With the new funding, the government hopes to improve the operations of Mopani and increase copper production to 3 million tonnes in the next ten years, in line with the government\u2019s determination to increase the country\u2019s copper output.<\/p>\n

\u201cZambia is the second-largest producer of copper in Africa, and copper exports account for around 70% of the country\u2019s export earnings. The mining sector is a crucial part of our economy, and we are committed to addressing the challenges it faces to ensure that it continues to contribute to our country\u2019s economic growth and development,\u201d President Hichilema said.<\/p>\n

The president\u2019s commitment to addressing the challenges facing the mining sector has been welcomed by stakeholders in the industry, who have been facing a number of challenges in recent years, including declining copper prices, high production costs, and labor disputes.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a visit to Mopani Copper Mines, President Hichilema said that the government\u2019s efforts to address the challenges facing the mining sector were aimed at ensuring that Zambia\u2019s natural resources were used for the benefit of the country\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur government is committed to ensuring that the mining sector is managed in a way that is transparent, accountable, and beneficial to the country. We are taking steps to address the challenges facing the industry, including sourcing funding for Mopani Copper Mines and resolving issues at Konkola Copper Mines,\u201d President Hichilema said.<\/p>\n

Stakeholders in the mining industry have praised the government\u2019s efforts to address issues in the sector and called for continued engagement with stakeholders to ensure that the sector is managed in a way that is beneficial to all.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe government\u2019s move to source funding for Mopani Copper Mines is a positive development for the mining sector and the country\u2019s economy. Mopani is one of the largest employers in the region, and the company\u2019s success is critical to the livelihoods of thousands of people in the area,\u201d a representative from a labor union in the mining sector said.<\/p>\n

In addition to the funding for Mopani Copper Mines, President Hichilema also called on the business community to take advantage of the conducive environment and set up factories to contribute to job creation and economic development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Dawn Government has opened up Zambia to investment by creating favorable conditions for enterprises to thrive. The time is right for business houses to take advantage of the enabling economic environment and set up factories where government entities and other organizations can procure uniforms and other requirements, a situation that will result in more jobs for citizens,\u201d President Hichilema said.<\/p>\n

During his visit, President Hichilema also met with students at the Copperbelt University and engaged with the public on radio and other media platforms, highlighting his government\u2019s plans for economic development.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are committed to ensuring that Zambia\u2019s economy grows in a sustainable and inclusive way, creating jobs and opportunities for all citizens. We believe that by working together, we can achieve our goal of a better and more prosperous Zambia,\u201d President Hichilema said.<\/p>\n

The president\u2019s visit to the Copperbelt province was part of his government\u2019s efforts to engage with stakeholders in the mining sector and address the challenges facing the industry. The government\u2019s efforts to boost copper production and address issues in the mining sector are expected to have a positive impact on the country\u2019s overall economic growth, ensuring that the country\u2019s economy remains resilient in the face of global economic challenges.<\/p>\n

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