Changes
On November 14, 2025 at 8:03:22 AM UTC,
-
Changed title to Report- Zambia's Mining Key reforms for the Actualization of the 3 million metric tonnes of copper in a Decade (previously Report)
-
Moved Report- Zambia's Mining Key reforms for the Actualization of the 3 million metric tonnes of copper in a Decade from https://repository.grz.gov.zm/dataset/report to https://repository.grz.gov.zm/dataset/https-pmrczambia-com-s-3-million
| f | 1 | { | f | 1 | { |
| 2 | "author": null, | 2 | "author": null, | ||
| 3 | "author_email": null, | 3 | "author_email": null, | ||
| 4 | "creator_user_id": "c76fbd7a-1018-41d1-942b-1caaecde6ad5", | 4 | "creator_user_id": "c76fbd7a-1018-41d1-942b-1caaecde6ad5", | ||
| 5 | "groups": [], | 5 | "groups": [], | ||
| 6 | "id": "9cc9366b-a28e-4c0b-a339-42ec7a9749ae", | 6 | "id": "9cc9366b-a28e-4c0b-a339-42ec7a9749ae", | ||
| 7 | "isopen": false, | 7 | "isopen": false, | ||
| 8 | "license_id": "notspecified", | 8 | "license_id": "notspecified", | ||
| 9 | "license_title": "License not specified", | 9 | "license_title": "License not specified", | ||
| 10 | "maintainer": null, | 10 | "maintainer": null, | ||
| 11 | "maintainer_email": null, | 11 | "maintainer_email": null, | ||
| 12 | "metadata_created": "2025-11-14T07:49:53.956713", | 12 | "metadata_created": "2025-11-14T07:49:53.956713", | ||
| n | 13 | "metadata_modified": "2025-11-14T07:49:53.956719", | n | 13 | "metadata_modified": "2025-11-14T08:03:22.081146", |
| 14 | "name": "report", | 14 | "name": "https-pmrczambia-com-s-3-million", | ||
| 15 | "no_pii_confirmation": "1", | 15 | "no_pii_confirmation": "1", | ||
| 16 | "notes": "The study was conducted to identify workable reform | 16 | "notes": "The study was conducted to identify workable reform | ||
| 17 | options and suggestions essential to Zambia\u2019s aspirations\r\nof | 17 | options and suggestions essential to Zambia\u2019s aspirations\r\nof | ||
| 18 | ramping up copper production to 3 million metric tonnes in a decade. | 18 | ramping up copper production to 3 million metric tonnes in a decade. | ||
| 19 | The study used qualitative research\r\napproaches through expert | 19 | The study used qualitative research\r\napproaches through expert | ||
| 20 | interviews involving eleven (11) stakeholders that included | 20 | interviews involving eleven (11) stakeholders that included | ||
| 21 | representatives from the\r\nGovernment ministries, academic | 21 | representatives from the\r\nGovernment ministries, academic | ||
| 22 | institutions, policy think tanks, mining associations, and mining | 22 | institutions, policy think tanks, mining associations, and mining | ||
| 23 | business\r\nestablishments.\r\nStudy findings revealed that mining in | 23 | business\r\nestablishments.\r\nStudy findings revealed that mining in | ||
| 24 | Zambia has a high tax rate compared to other countries, which is | 24 | Zambia has a high tax rate compared to other countries, which is | ||
| 25 | likely\r\nto affect the much-needed investment necessary to increasing | 25 | likely\r\nto affect the much-needed investment necessary to increasing | ||
| 26 | copper production to 3 million metric tonnes of\r\ncopper in a | 26 | copper production to 3 million metric tonnes of\r\ncopper in a | ||
| 27 | decade.\r\nThe study identified many significant obstacles to the | 27 | decade.\r\nThe study identified many significant obstacles to the | ||
| 28 | mining industry\u2019s expansion that could have a | 28 | mining industry\u2019s expansion that could have a | ||
| 29 | detrimental\r\nimpact on the realization of the 3 million metric | 29 | detrimental\r\nimpact on the realization of the 3 million metric | ||
| 30 | tonnes of copper in the next ten years. These rigidities | 30 | tonnes of copper in the next ten years. These rigidities | ||
| 31 | include\r\nunstable tax regimes, low ore grade for the majority of the | 31 | include\r\nunstable tax regimes, low ore grade for the majority of the | ||
| 32 | current mines, which makes production expensive,\r\nespecially for the | 32 | current mines, which makes production expensive,\r\nespecially for the | ||
| 33 | Copperbelt-based mines, use of outdated technology, electricity supply | 33 | Copperbelt-based mines, use of outdated technology, electricity supply | ||
| 34 | limitations (mining\r\nexpansion is largely constrained by how much | 34 | limitations (mining\r\nexpansion is largely constrained by how much | ||
| 35 | electricity ZESCO can produce), regulatory difficulties and | 35 | electricity ZESCO can produce), regulatory difficulties and | ||
| 36 | resource\r\nnationalism.\r\nIn terms of supportive sectors, the copper | 36 | resource\r\nnationalism.\r\nIn terms of supportive sectors, the copper | ||
| 37 | sector is intricately tied to other industries both primary | 37 | sector is intricately tied to other industries both primary | ||
| 38 | and\r\nsecondary level. The primary industries that will be crucial in | 38 | and\r\nsecondary level. The primary industries that will be crucial in | ||
| 39 | supporting the mining sector include forestry,\r\nelectricity, | 39 | supporting the mining sector include forestry,\r\nelectricity, | ||
| 40 | petroleum, transport and logistics as well as financial services | 40 | petroleum, transport and logistics as well as financial services | ||
| 41 | (suppliers of goods and services to\r\nthe mines require financing for | 41 | (suppliers of goods and services to\r\nthe mines require financing for | ||
| 42 | them to step up). Secondary sectors key in supporting the copper | 42 | them to step up). Secondary sectors key in supporting the copper | ||
| 43 | mining sector\r\ninclude educational institutions and other utilities | 43 | mining sector\r\ninclude educational institutions and other utilities | ||
| 44 | (through training of geologists, mining engineers, | 44 | (through training of geologists, mining engineers, | ||
| 45 | technicians,\r\nartisans, business administrators and other expertise | 45 | technicians,\r\nartisans, business administrators and other expertise | ||
| 46 | required in the in the mining industry).\r\nFor the actualization of | 46 | required in the in the mining industry).\r\nFor the actualization of | ||
| 47 | the 3 million metric tonnes, the report offers crucial policy | 47 | the 3 million metric tonnes, the report offers crucial policy | ||
| 48 | recommendations. According\r\nto the study findings there are a number | 48 | recommendations. According\r\nto the study findings there are a number | ||
| 49 | of reforms key for the successful actualization of the 3 million | 49 | of reforms key for the successful actualization of the 3 million | ||
| 50 | tonnes of\r\ncopper in a decade based on best practices such as a | 50 | tonnes of\r\ncopper in a decade based on best practices such as a | ||
| 51 | stable and predictable mining tax regime, independent | 51 | stable and predictable mining tax regime, independent | ||
| 52 | legal\r\nframework for Artisanal and small-scale miners, debt | 52 | legal\r\nframework for Artisanal and small-scale miners, debt | ||
| 53 | restructuring, 3 million metric tonnes copper production\r\nmaster | 53 | restructuring, 3 million metric tonnes copper production\r\nmaster | ||
| 54 | plan and revision of the legal framework for public private | 54 | plan and revision of the legal framework for public private | ||
| 55 | partnership. The research also suggests\r\nimportant measures that | 55 | partnership. The research also suggests\r\nimportant measures that | ||
| 56 | will benefit the industry, such as granting permits to all major | 56 | will benefit the industry, such as granting permits to all major | ||
| 57 | mining companies,\r\nexpediting VAT refunds and creation of a | 57 | mining companies,\r\nexpediting VAT refunds and creation of a | ||
| 58 | strategic plan that provides a clear direction on geological mapping | 58 | strategic plan that provides a clear direction on geological mapping | ||
| 59 | and\r\nmineral resources management.", | 59 | and\r\nmineral resources management.", | ||
| 60 | "num_resources": 0, | 60 | "num_resources": 0, | ||
| 61 | "num_tags": 1, | 61 | "num_tags": 1, | ||
| 62 | "organization": { | 62 | "organization": { | ||
| 63 | "approval_status": "approved", | 63 | "approval_status": "approved", | ||
| 64 | "created": "2025-11-14T07:42:57.366730", | 64 | "created": "2025-11-14T07:42:57.366730", | ||
| 65 | "description": "PMRC is a Zambian policy think tank that conducts | 65 | "description": "PMRC is a Zambian policy think tank that conducts | ||
| 66 | research, provides analysis, and advises the Government and | 66 | research, provides analysis, and advises the Government and | ||
| 67 | stakeholders on economic and social issues. Its work focuses on | 67 | stakeholders on economic and social issues. Its work focuses on | ||
| 68 | turning evidence into practical policy options, supporting national | 68 | turning evidence into practical policy options, supporting national | ||
| 69 | development plans, and helping improve decision-making across | 69 | development plans, and helping improve decision-making across | ||
| 70 | sectors.", | 70 | sectors.", | ||
| 71 | "id": "971285bb-8ba1-4331-895f-7b52e8cacf14", | 71 | "id": "971285bb-8ba1-4331-895f-7b52e8cacf14", | ||
| 72 | "image_url": | 72 | "image_url": | ||
| 73 | "2025-11-14-074257.355961Screen-Shot-2025-11-14-at-9.43.37-AM.png", | 73 | "2025-11-14-074257.355961Screen-Shot-2025-11-14-at-9.43.37-AM.png", | ||
| 74 | "is_organization": true, | 74 | "is_organization": true, | ||
| 75 | "name": "https-pmrczambia-com", | 75 | "name": "https-pmrczambia-com", | ||
| 76 | "state": "active", | 76 | "state": "active", | ||
| 77 | "title": "Policy Monitoring and Research Centre ", | 77 | "title": "Policy Monitoring and Research Centre ", | ||
| 78 | "type": "organization" | 78 | "type": "organization" | ||
| 79 | }, | 79 | }, | ||
| 80 | "owner_org": "971285bb-8ba1-4331-895f-7b52e8cacf14", | 80 | "owner_org": "971285bb-8ba1-4331-895f-7b52e8cacf14", | ||
| 81 | "private": false, | 81 | "private": false, | ||
| 82 | "relationships_as_object": [], | 82 | "relationships_as_object": [], | ||
| 83 | "relationships_as_subject": [], | 83 | "relationships_as_subject": [], | ||
| 84 | "resources": [], | 84 | "resources": [], | ||
| 85 | "state": "draft", | 85 | "state": "draft", | ||
| 86 | "tags": [ | 86 | "tags": [ | ||
| 87 | { | 87 | { | ||
| 88 | "display_name": "Mining", | 88 | "display_name": "Mining", | ||
| 89 | "id": "90ea6286-9532-4e73-a0c0-b99f893ced53", | 89 | "id": "90ea6286-9532-4e73-a0c0-b99f893ced53", | ||
| 90 | "name": "Mining", | 90 | "name": "Mining", | ||
| 91 | "state": "active", | 91 | "state": "active", | ||
| 92 | "vocabulary_id": null | 92 | "vocabulary_id": null | ||
| 93 | } | 93 | } | ||
| 94 | ], | 94 | ], | ||
| t | 95 | "title": "Report", | t | 95 | "title": "Report- Zambia's Mining Key reforms for the Actualization |
| 96 | of the 3 million metric tonnes of copper in a Decade", | ||||
| 96 | "type": "data", | 97 | "type": "data", | ||
| 97 | "url": null, | 98 | "url": null, | ||
| 98 | "version": null | 99 | "version": null | ||
| 99 | } | 100 | } |