THE Association of Mine Suppliers and Contractors (AMSC) says local suppliers and contractors are ready to deliver, following the signing of the local content SI, which will pave way for increased participation of local businesses in the mining sector. On Monday, Mines Minister Paul Kabuswe assured stakeholders that the Local Content Statutory Instrument will be fully implemented for as long as President Hakainde Hichilema remains Head of State. In an interview, Monday, AMSC president Costa Mwaba said mining companies must now do their part by ensuring that they pay suppliers the right price and pay them on time. “The local suppliers and contractors are fully prepared, and this issue of capacity is not something that can be built overnight, it’s...
