LUSAKA: The Zambian government has seized control of a Chinese-owned coal company due to poor compliance with safety and environmental standards, the mines minister said yesterday. “Collum Coal mine has had a history of poor safety, health and environmental compliance,” Mines Minister Yamfwa Mukanga said in a statement.
“In view of this, my ministry has with immediate effect cancelled all three small scale mining licenses held by Collum Coal Mine.” “Government has also taken over the running of the mine and will continue to run them until a suitable investor is found.”AFP
