The Zambian government has seized control of a Chinese-owned coal company due to poor compliance with safety and environmental standards.
"Collum Coal Mine has had a history of poor safety, health and environmental compliance," Mines Minister Yamfwa Mukanga said. "In view of this, my ministry has with immediate effect cancelled all three small-scale mining licences held by Collum Coal Mine.
"Government has also taken over the running of the mine and will continue to run them until a suitable investor is found."
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