Tripling Zambia's copper production: A way out of the debt …

Under his leadership, the GRZ developed a policy environment that is conducive to attaining this goal: A review of the mining tax framework brought taxation to a stable and competitive level and ...

Boosting mineral revenues in Zambia

In developing a sustainable mining tax regime, Zambia could look at best practices in other mining jurisdictions, which demonstrate the benefits of longer-term policy and ownership …

Booklet: Taxation and Mining Investment in Zambia

and ultimately deliver more tax over the long run. With this objective in mind, we are publishing this freely available booklet Taxation and mining investment in Zambia. It explains, in layman's terms, the challenges of designing a mining tax regime that benefits both the mines which pay tax, and the governments which receive it. …

Mining regulation in Zambia

The Zambian mining industry is administered by the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (the Ministry) (previously called the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Water Development), specifically by the office of the Director of Mines. ... Under Zambia's Income Tax Act, the corporate income tax rate applicable to companies carrying out …

Reforming Zambia's mines needs more change and support

Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema – affectionately known as HH – used his speech at the annual African Mining Indaba held in Cape Town in May to sell to the international investment community his vision for the nation's vital mining sector. ... These include the removal of a contentious 'double taxation' policy whereby mining ...

Mining taxation policy in Zambia: The tyranny of …

Instability, massive increases and novel taxes not seen anywhere in the world'. That is the way the outgoing Zambia Chamber of Mines President, Nathan Chishimba, described the new tax measures …

ARTISANAL AND SMALL SCALE MINING 2023 LEAFLET

Mining businesses with income earned from artisanal or small-scale mining with annual turnover of K800,000 or less per annum. What is the tax rate? The tax rate applicable is …

Zambia plans mine-tax concessions while trimming budget …

First Quantum Minerals Ltd., which accounts for more than half of Zambia's copper production, stands to benefit the most. Its shares gained as much as 4.9% in Toronto.

Mining Comparative Guide

1 Legal and regulatory framework 1.1 Which legislative and regulatory provisions govern mining in your jurisdiction? The primary law governing the mining sector in Zambia is the Mines and Minerals Development Act (11/2015) ('Mines Act'), as read together with its various amendments (Act 14/2016, Act 18/2018 and Act 25/2020).

Zambia: 2023 National Budget – additional mining tax …

The Minister also proposes to replace the current CIT regime with a presumptive tax for artisanal and small-scale mining. The presumptive tax will be based on the gross turnover less mineral royalty payments at the applicable turnover tax rate.

Tax Information – Zambia Revenue Authority

– Any person who is involved in mining operations as provided under the Mines and Minerals Development Act. ... The following organizations are exempt from Property Transfer Tax: The Government of the Republic of Zambia; Any foreign government; Any international organization, foundation or agency as the Minister of Finance may approve …

Zambia

The tax practice is particularly noteworthy, encompassing all facets of Zambian taxation with a focus on inbound investment. PwC Zambia's expertise spans several key sectors, including mining, financial services, consumer and industrial products, and services sectors, positioning the firm as a leader in professional services within the …

Zambia Country mining guide

Sources: BMI Zambia Mining Report Q2 2013; The World Copper Factbook 2012: Zambia mining guide | 3 New geographic expansion risk framework ... early 2000s means that the industry only contributes 3 percent of tax revenues versus up to 70 percent of foreign exchange income. The direct contribution of mining to the economy is low and its impact ...

Mining duties, royalties and taxes in Zambia

Any mining right under the Mines Act is considered to be property and the Property Transfer Tax (Amendment) Act No. 16 of 2015 provides that PTT of 10 per cent of the realised value, which is the ...

Government will not forgo mining-generated revenues again

Government set out its plan to revive Zambia's economy during last week's Public Symposium on the 2023 National Budget, held on Monday 3 October 2022. Mining For Zambia shares the key takeaways. Having secured an IMF-supported program in September 2022 to assist with managing the country's debt, growth is now at the top of …

Zambia's plan to dig its way out of debt with a copper revival

Additionally, it has stabilised mining taxes, which constantly changed under the last government, and signed a deal to set up a cross-border economic zone with the DRC to add more value to their ...

Parliamentary Budget Office November 2022

1995 which paved the way for the privatisation of the Mines in Zambia. This Law empowered the Minister to enter into development agreements with the investors. 4.0. In 2000, the Government extended tax concessions to the mining sector to support the ... In 2015, the mining tax regime was further revised as follows: • 8 percent Mineral Royalty ...

Boosting mineral revenues in Zambia

the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to prevent tax avoidance and evasion among mining companies can be strengthened by creating a dedicated and high-level tax unit for mining within ZRA, led by a commissioner. Communication and co-ordination on mining policies and outcomes between the Ministry of Finance, the ZRA and the mining companies also

Putting windfall tax to work for Zambia

Using a mining-related tax windfall to pay off some debts is Zambia's best move, say experts. The Zambian Government's collection of ZMW 40.1 billion in revenue and grants between January and May 2021 …

Zambia's mining industry in 2023

I t's been a very promising year for mining in Zambia, with the sector attracting US$3.4 billion in investment commitments, doubling the pledges made in 2022.. As we reflect on 2023, Mr Sokwani Chilembo, CEO of the Zambia Chamber of Mines, tells us about the investments that have been made and the projects that are already …

What do next year's changes to the mining tax regime actually mean?

Making Zambia a more attractive destination for investment is the number one shared priority of Zambia's brightest financial brains. Investment in the country's mining sector, in particular, has the enormous potential of putting Zambia back on a growth trajectory, with the direct economic benefits from new and expanded mining operations …

THE MINING INVESTMENT AND GOVERNANCE REVIEW …

Zambia has a long history of mining and a large known resource base of copper, emeralds and other deposits, as well as good potential for further discoveries given the high degree of prospectivity. The mining sector is a major contributor to foreign direct investment, and mining tax revenues contribute a significant portion

Zambia

Mining expenditure (only available for assets brought into use) Mining deductions of 20%: Farm improvements: ... See the Tax credits and incentives section regarding credits for non-Zambian tax suffered on non-Zambian source income. Other significant items Allowable deductions.

Zambian mineral royalties increase

The 2019 mining tax increases and planned VAT changes indicate that the Patic Front government's economic policy is likely to target foreign mining operators aggressively, supported by claims that they are "cheating" Zambia. ... In May 2018, the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) concluded a customs audit of all Zambian mining …

Mining Cadastre – Ministry of Mines and Mineral Development

Valid Tax clearance certificate (Issued under Income Tax Act Cap 323). Plan of Proposed Mining Area. In the case of Gemstones, a Plan for Cutting, Polishing and Faceting of Gemstones in Zambia. Statement of duration for which licence is sought (should not exceed 25 years).

Booklet: Taxation and Mining Investment in Zambia

With this objective in mind, we are publishing this freely available booklet Taxation and mining investment in Zambia. It explains, in layman's terms, the challenges of designing a mining tax regime that …

The economic and social impact of mining-resources exploitation in Zambia

The question of the Zambian mining tax structure arises too. The weight of royalties in the total revenue from specific mining taxes has gradually grown since 2008 (table 3), which has increased dependency on this kind of income. However, some management reasons can explain this trend. The tax system contains two main …

Zambia to slash royalties, reinstate mining tax

The initial tax hike pushed Barrick to idle its Lumwana copper mine, located in Zambia's Northwestern Province. (Image courtesy of Barrick Gold)

Potential Corporate Tax Avoidance in Zambia's Mining …

Potential Corporate Tax Avoidance in Zambia's Mining Sector? Estimating Tax Revenue Gains from Addressing Profit Shifting or Revising Profit Allocation Rules: A Case Study of Glencore and Mopani Copper Mines. This report presents a quantitative tax analysis to determine the potential level of Mopani's profit shifting (and foregone …

TAXING ZAMBIA'S MINING SECTOR FOR THE ENERGY …

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