MINING in Zambia is under constant threat from transnational organised crime networks that exploit mineral resources and mining institutions, says Director of Public Prosecutions Gilbert Phiri. Phiri also says his Office is not joking when it comes to fighting crime as evidenced in the jailing of former cabinet ministers. Opening the first-ever Zambia Mining Security Conference organised by the Chamber of Mines at Avani Hotel in Livingstone, Thursday, Phiri said the sector also faces illegal mining, mineral theft, vandalism of power lines, cyber threats, smuggling, corruption, and cross-border criminal activity. “The mining sector is under constant threat from transnational organised crime networks that exploit our resources, undermine mining institutions, and rob our people of the benefits that rightfully belong to...