GOVERNMENT has disclosed that Mopani Copper Mines has paid K341 million in taxes since its takeover by International Resources Holdings (IRH) in March 2024. According to a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Treasury, this came to light when IRH Chief Financial Officer, Abhinay Khowala, paid a courtesy call on Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane yesterday. Khowala described Zambia as a mining paradise. “The rejuvenated Mopani Copper Mines has paid K341 million (approximately USD$13 million) in taxes since its takeover by International Resources Holdings (IRH) in March, 2024. This came to light when IRH Chief Financial Officer, Abhinay Khowala paid a courtesy call on Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, in...