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Working Conditions in the Mining Sector in the Northwestern Province of Zambia

Year: 2016

Type: preprint

Abstract: Using the Zambian legal framework and laid down international labour standards, this study has evaluated the working conditions of mineworkers in the Northwestern Province with a specific focus on Kansanshi Mining Plc. and Lumwana Mining Company. The aim of this study was to evaluate the work conditions environment in the mining sector in Solwezi in order elicit advocacy efforts and remedial action that should help ameliorate the situation if not completely eradicate the identified ills in the mining labour sector in Zambia.

Source: SSRN Electronic Journal

Author: Charles Chilufya

Institution: Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection

Language: English

Topic: International Labor and Employment Law

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3168071888

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