{"id":3085,"date":"2026-03-17T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3085"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:10:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:10:41","slug":"zccm-ih-planetgold-seal-deal-on-mercury-free-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/?p=3085","title":{"rendered":"ZCCM-IH, PLANETGOLD SEAL DEAL ON MERCURY-FREE MINING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and PlanetGold Zambia Project have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting sustainable mining practices among artisanal and small-scale gold miners in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa says the agreement seeks to integrate artisanal and small-scale gold miners into the mainstream economy, enabling them to contribute more effectively to Zambia\u2019s economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Speaking during the signing ceremony in Lusaka, Mr Muyangwa noted that the initiative reflects ZCCM-IH\u2019s commitment to ensuring that artisanal miners participate in the formal global mining economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-3084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zanis.gov.zm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/img_1633.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PlanetGold Zambia Project National Coordinator Abigail Mwailenge (L) with ZCCM Investments Holdings Chief Executive Officer Kakenenwa Muyangwa Signing the Memorandum of Understanding in lusaka. \u2013 Picture by Kacha Miyoba\/ZANIS   <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">He explained that the partnership with the PlanetGold project demonstrates the importance of collaboration in addressing challenges affecting the mining sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Mr Muyangwa added that through joint efforts, stakeholders will be able to promote safer mining practices, minimise environmental damage and improve the livelihoods of communities engaged in artisanal mining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">And PlanetGold National Project Manager, Abigail Mwailenge said the partnership will help artisanal miners access fair prices for their gold, thereby improving incomes and supporting sustainable livelihoods in mining communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Meanwhile, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development Assistant Director for Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining, Jackson Kafwanka reaffirmed the ministry\u2019s readiness to support the partnership between ZCCM-IH and PlanetGold Zambia.&nbsp;   <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) and PlanetGold Zambia Project have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting sustainable mining practices among artisanal and small-scale gold miners in the country. 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