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By Lupindula Mwewa

The European Union –EU- says there is a need to economically empower artisanal miners by linking them to reliable financial institutions capable of supporting the sustainable growth of the sector.

EU Head of Development Cooperation to Zambia, CLAUDIO BACIGALUPI, says the artisanal mining sector can only achieve meaningful progress if miners receive adequate financial support and skills training.

Mr. BACIGALUPI was speaking during a courtesy call on North-Western Province Permanent Secretary, Colonel GRANDSON KATAMBI, in Solwezi, saying such support would improve productivity and environmental management.

He has also called for a multi-sectoral approach to address challenges facing artisanal miners, including limited access to technology and unsafe mining practices.

Mr. BACIGALUPI said with appropriate capacity building, artisanal mining has the potential to contribute significantly to job creation and local economic development.