MINES and Minerals Development Minister Paul Kabuswe says curbing illegal mining is not government’s responsibility, but that of licence holders. And Kabuswe has warned licence holders allowing illegal mining that they risk losing their licences. In a media briefing, Wednesday, Kabuswe emphasised that it was the responsibility of licence holders to ensure there was no illegal mining on their mines. “Now, I want to make it very clear to you members of the press and through you our citizens that licence holders, according to the Mines and Minerals Act, licence holders have the responsibility to ensure security on their tenements. It’s a requirement that, if not followed, can even warrant suspension of a particular licence. I will give an example...