LUAPULA MINING INSAKA CHARTER OF DEMANDS
Current Problems Surrounding Mining in the Province
1. Centralized Issuance of Mining Licenses.
The Ministry of mines lacks a comprehensive and transparent licensing and mineral rights management system which is decentralized and participatory. Such a situation is causing vulnerability to displacements and food insecurity as most of customary land is being lost to mining
2. Non Compliance to legal and Policy Frameworks
Illegal mining is high and most of the licensed mining companies do not adhere to the provisions of law on mining, environment, employment and tax returns.
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