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A resident in Kasama, James Mutambo, has called on the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development to establish a public mining cadastre. He believes this will facilitate easier access to mining licenses, thereby reducing illegal mining activities.

Mutambo highlighted that the absence of a cadastre has contributed to illegal mining proliferation in Zambia. He also emphasized the importance of adhering to the Zambia Army Commander's directive for illegal miners to vacate mining areas to ensure national security. Mutambo stated that illegal mining poses safety risks and leads to revenue loss from mineral resources.