— Goodwell Mateyo , President , Zambia Chamer of Mines

79 will become a poly metallic operation producing palladium , nickel , cobalt and copper concentrates – now known as the Mabiza Nickel Mine . From a technological point of view these three projects have overcome significant obstacles thanks to the extent of the capital transaction that has been made .”

Elsewhere , Mateyo notes the likes of Mopani and Lubambe Copper Mines are catching up with the technological innovations with heavy machinery in mines operated by more established members . “ Barrick and First Quantum operated mines have moved into open mining at a previously unprecedented scale using very exact GPS-driven science ,” he says . “ There have also been significant advances around safety nationwide in nearly all of the operations we see . For instance , the remote use of heavy equipment has benefits previously unthought of .”

Beyond the need for regulatory change , Mateyo says the next challenge from a sustainability standpoint is to increase the industry ’ s investment in

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