Government has lauded Kitumba Sino Mine Minerals Limited for creating close to 3,000 jobs and investing $690 million in the Kitumba district, with half of the investment already committed.
Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet Siazongo Siakalenge made the remarks during a tour of the mine, expressing excitement about the project’s progress.
He noted that the mine is using state of the art technology and introducing new skills to Zambians, contributing to the country’s economic growth.
He added that the mine is expected to commence copper production by June next year, targeting 50,000 metric tonnes and contributing to President Hakainde Hichilema’s goal of producing 3 million tonnes of copper.
The media reports that Mr Siakalenge further said that the mine has also started producing 40 megawatts of solar power, although injection into the national grid is pending completion of a transmission line by the off-taker.
“ The government expects the project to be connected to the grid by January next year,” he said
Mr Siakalenge praised the mine’s efforts, stating that government will continue supporting their work and is happy to see tangible results from President Hichilema’s promises to create jobs and attract investments.
Kitumba Sino Mine Minerals Limited, Frank Wang said he is excited about the progress made at mine .
“Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that we are on track to meet our production targets, and we are confident that we will deliver on our promise to contribute to Zambia’s economic growth and development.
“We have created close to 3,000 jobs and invested $690 million in this project,” he said
3000 jobs out of how many millions of unemployed in Zambia?