Government has revealed that Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has been defaulted for failing to develop the Fitwaola Open pit.
The revelation comes after one of Chingola resident Kafiswe Chongo told The Independent Observer that the Fitwaola Open pit has been abandoned despite having high grade of copper.
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