Positive news for Large metal conglomorate
In 2019, a dispute erupted over the ownership of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) in Zambia, leading to authorities seizing the mines of Vedanta Resources
The Dispute
The Zambian government owns a 20% stake in KCM.
Govt Ownership
Vedanta Resources has pledged to invest more than $1.2 billion in KCM to increase output and repay outstanding debts
The Zambian government accused Vedanta of failing to meet their investment plans to increase mining output
Soured relations
Zambia's Mines Minister, Paul Kabuswe, announced on Tuesday that Zambia has agreed to return control of KCM to Vedanta Resources
Dispute resolved
With the ownership dispute resolved and Vedanta's commitment to investment, the future of KCM and its mining operations in Zambia looks promising
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