THE Zambia Chamber of Mines has elected its new president, Dr Godwin Beene, the First Quantum Minerals (FQM) government relations specialist, taking over from Goodwell Mateyo. And Dr Beene, a former Ministry of Mines permanent secretary, says Zambia’s mining industry will remain uncompetitive with the current mining fiscal regime, adding that there is need for a rethink to all impediments on growth. According to a statement, Dr Beene took over the Chamber presidency following the council’s election on March 5. “The Zambia Chamber of Mines, a body representing mining and allied industries in Zambia has elected Dr Godwin Mooba Beene has its new president, taking over from Mr. Goodwell Mateyo, Company Secretary of Mopani Copper Mines, who had successfully served...