MINISTER of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe says government has given a 90-day amnesty to illegal miners to have their operations formalised or legalised. And Kabuswe has revealed that talks around unlocking Mopani and Konkola Copper Mines have advanced. Meanwhile, Kabuswe has announced the reopening of the Cadastre Department, which signifies the resumption of the issuance of mining licenses. Speaking at a media briefing, Monday, Kabuswe warned that small-scale and artisanal miners that would be operating illegally after the amnesty period would be arrested. “The Ministry of Mines has been given Cabinet approval to start the formalisation of the small-scale and artisanal miners. I think those of you that were watching the budget presentation or listened to the budget...