MINES Minister Christopher Yaluma says Government will recover the K5 million from Collum Coal Mining Industries Limited before selling the mine to another investor.
The Government took over the Collum Mine in Sinazongwe District from the Chinese Company after persistent labour disputes with employees as and failure to comply with safety, health and environmental requirements.
Collum Coal Mining Industries Limited owes the Government more than K5 million in unpaid statutory obligations including mineral loyalty while failing to declare mineral production.