Sugilite presence in Luapula unproven – Mining Association
By Chinoyi Chipulu
Emeralds and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of Zambia president Victor Kalesha says there is no proven geological information that there is sugilite in Luapula Province.
In 2023, President Hakainde Hichilema fired then Luapula Province Minister Derrick Chilundika for his alleged involvement in the illegal mining of sugilite in Chembe District.
Then last week, the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development revealed that the Muombe site in Luapula, once believed to hold significant deposits of sugilite, was now depleted of the mineral.
According to Ministry director of geological survey Gerald Mwila, reports of sugilite presence at the site in 2021 prompted a thorough investigation by the Ministry, which found none.
Speaking in an interview yesterday, Kalesha said there had been efforts to try to prove the existence of sugilite in the province but nothing yet had been https://dailyrevelationzambia.com/zambia-to-know-afcon-rivals-tonight/
Not surprising news.
If they can convert pure top grade gold at KKIA into cheap zinc pellets, they can do anything.
Next they will tell us that there is no gold, copper or emeralds in Zambia.
In the meantime, we will see those in power becoming very rich.
We really need a Captain Ibrahim Traore to steer our country to greatness. The captain has shown where the wealth from their minerals has gone. He has even paid off his country’s external debt in less than 2 years. He has lowered cost of living, and his critics are even clapping for him because he has exceeded all expectations.
Utunensu.
Vote wisely in 2026.
Vote wisely in 2026.