GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

 HERE IS IMPORTANCE OF COPPER MINING IN ZAMBIA A lot of government revenue by taxing mining companies and workers. A lot of foreign exchange by exporting copper to USA, and Germany . Job creation to many people of Zambia and immigrants from Zimbabwe , Mozambique, DRC and Tanzania Income earned by the miners leading to improved standards of living Infrastructure development especially the Zambian railway linking Ndola to Dar-se-salaam, Maputo, Lobito, etc Urbanization in the mining regions like Kitwe, Ndola, Nkana, Kafu, Bwana-mkubwa, etc Promotion of industrialization in the region like copper refineries and smelting factories. Provided ground for academic research and study relating to mining • Promotion of international trade and relations with other countries that import Zambia’s copper e.g. USA . RELATED POSTS 9 CONDITIONS FAVOURING IRRIGATION FARMING IN EGYPT 5 CAUSES OF RURAL-RURAL MIGRATION IN KENYA 10 AIMS OF KILOMBERO VALLEY IRRIGATION SCHEME 4 FEATURES OF MAP STAT...

 Here is Importance of diamond mining at Mwadui in Tanzania The mine provides employment opportunities to many people hence improving their standards of living. It has led to the development of Mwadui town with accommodation, recreational and commercial facilities. The mining company constructed a dam which provides electricity to Shinyanga district. Facilitated development of infrastructures like roads, schools and hospitals which provide social services. The mining company trains its own labourers in mining related activities hence leading to skills acquisition. The mining company established reliable water supply to Mwadui town and neighbouring areas. Government earns revenue through taxes used for national development e.g. building roads. Through exports, government earns foreign exchange used for national development e.g. building hospitals. Facilitated development of industries which have led to economic diversification. Agriculture has been developed in the area due ...