Zambia
EITI Compliant

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PWYP Zambia was established in 2009 and has played an important role in supporting the implementation of EITI. As well as participating in the EITI multi-stakeholder group, the coalition analyses the EITI reports and has been involved in the drafting of Zambia’s EITI bill. The coalition supports communities affected by mining, helping them to get the best deal possible out of extraction.

Read about PWYP Zambia’s latest activities, including key achievements, challenges and lessons learnt in their 2015- 2017 Narrative Report

Key Facts

  • Key resources: copper, cobalt, zinc, lead, coal, emeralds, gold, silver and uranium.
  • Mining output is projected to increase to 1.5 million tonnes as new copper mining operations start up in North-Western province in the coming years.
  • In 2011, extractive revenues made up 37% of total government revenue.
  • Companies operating here include BHP Billiton, First Quantum Minerals and Glencore.
  • African Economic Outlook, CIA World Factbook, EITI

Key Contacts

  • Name: Mtwalo Msoni
  • Email: mtwalomsoni@gmail.com
    • Telephone:

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