The resolution has a direct impact on Kagem Mining Limited's activities in mining Zambian emeralds. Kagem Mining is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% owned by Zambia's state—owned Industrial Development ...

Gemfields is scrambling for a way out of a 15% tax on exports of emeralds from Zambia, saying the levy should be suspended or removed as it was introduced without consultation and deters investment.

Representatives of the Zambian Governments have held talks with mining companies in order to resolve differences over proposed legislative changes that potentially allow the State to increase its ...