THE palpable sense of excitement among Luanshya residents following the imminent re-opening of the mine is understandable.

Residents of Shekisso Woreda, where MIDROC Gold is mining used to mine, protested in a demonstration on Friday, December 4, 2009. The demonstration arose due to the company's move from Lega Dembi to the Sakaro site to open another mine

AS Luanshya Copper Mine today kick-starts production 11 months after the mine's operations suddenly came to a halt, the town's residents from all walks of life have thanked the Government for ensuring that a suitable investor was given a chance

COAL output is expected to increase following the arrival of the first batch of dump trucks and excavators procured under a US$5 million loan facility between Hwange Colliery Company Limited and a South African mining firm.

THE mining sector is expected to grow by 40 percent by the end of next year, buoyed by increased output in gold and platinum.