Some local miners are threatening to shut down their operations if the export of acid to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues amidst a severe shortage in the Zambian market. In an interview with the Zambian Business Times (ZBT), United Miners Union of Zambia (UMUZ) President Yosam Nyirongo, said the Union has noted concerns from some of its members that the persistent scarcity of acid, a vital input for copper ore processing, has placed small and medium-scale mining companies under significant strain, with many unable to secure a steady supply to sustain production. Nyirongo confirmed that the situation remains...
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