Category: Extractives Press Statements

CTPD URGES GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN CDF GUIDELINES

The current state of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) guidelines prompts the Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) to call upon the governments further consideration, specifically in mine host…
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THE ENERGY TRANSITION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR ZAMBIA’s MINING SECTOR?

In this week’s column, we explore the concept of energy transition and its potential impact on Zambia’s mining sector. We discuss how Zambia can strategically position itself to capitalize on…
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REVITALISING ZAMBIA’S MINING SECTOR: PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST.

The Centre for Trade Policy and Development (CTPD) is urging Government to ensure that local people in mining areas are protected from deforestation, soil erosion, contamination of local streams and…
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ZCCM-IH CONVERSION OF DIVIDEND AND EQUITY STAKE INTO ROYALTY

ZCCM-IH has entered into a transaction with FQM where it will convert its dividend rights and 20 percent equity value in Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP) into a life of mine…
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The 2023 National Budget: A Deep Reflection on the Mining Sector.

The 2023 budget has made serious pronouncements on the mining sector covering a wide spectrum of issues. The pronouncements have seen key changes in mineral royalty, and Property Transfer Tax…
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2023 BUDGET EXPECTATIONS FOR THE MINING SECTOR.

Mining continues to be the backbone of Zambia’s economy accounting for over 10 percent of GDP and over 70 percent of export earnings. The sector also positions itself as a…
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LEVERAGING AFRICA’S EXTRACTIVE SECTOR FOR NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY FINANCING.

On 13 July 2022, Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA), Oxfam, Centre for Trade Policy, and Development (CTPD) in partnership with Africa Union (AU) Economic Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) will…
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MANGANESE IS AN ESSENTIAL MINERAL IN THE GREEN ECONOMIC TRANSITION PROCESS

Zambia is richly endowed with a vast number of mineral resources within its geographical confines including base, gemstones, energy, precious, and industrial minerals. However, over the past years, the country…
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REVIEW THE MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT POLICY OF 2013

The Mineral Resources Development Policy (MRDP) of 2013 came into effect in July 2013. It replaced the 1995 mining policy which aimed at encouraging private investment in the exploration and…
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GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO EXERCISE CAUTION WITH REDESIGNING MINING FISCAL POLICY

The new dawn Government has signalled a move to support the increase in copper production, from 800,000 tonnes to over 3 million tonnes in 10 years. This coupled with high…
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