MINISTRY of Mines and Minerals Development Permanent Secretary Hapenga Kabeta says the quality of life is likely to improve if Zambia achieves its three million tonnes copper production by 2031. And Dr Kabeta says the dividend model has failed because mining companies have not been paying taxes for a long time. Meanwhile, the Office of the Auditor General says it will ensure that there is transparency and accountability in the extractive industry. Speaking during the Extractive industries Multi-stakeholder and risk assessment workshop, Monday, Dr Kabeta said there was need for predictable and consistent availability of energy in the mining sector. “There’s a pronouncement of the three million target by 2031. On annual basis, we need to be producing three million...