US Ambassador tips US mining companies in Zambia

By Tevarai Dzeka

The United States of America Ambassador to Zambia MICHAEL GONZALEZ says his country’s investment in the Zambian mining sector is growing.

Mr. GONZALEZ says this is amidst continued reforms in the sector by the New Dawn administration.

Mr . GONZALEZ says his government wants to see growth in the mining industry that does not only favor the mining companies but also the workers.

He said this when a paid a courtesy on the Mine Workers Union of Zambia President JOSEPH CHEWE in Kitwe.

And Mr GONZALEZ further said that his government will punish any US company that will be found engaging in corruption and not respecting the country’s labour laws.

And Mine Workers Union of Zambia President JOSEPH CHEWE thanked the United States government for the continued support towards the growth of the mining sector in the country.

Mr CHEWE also hailed President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA’S administration for attracting unprecedented investment in the country’s mining sector.

He said his union will ensure improved condition of service for its members .