The mining sector continues to be at the fulcrum of many countries’ economic development. The subject of mining, though nearly as old as humankind itself, today remains at the heart of many debates. These debates have been fuelled by issues that seem to engulf the sector, among them social responsibility, taxation and environmental protection. This has changed the traditional approach to the study of mining regulation, from mere legal analysis to dealing with more complex issues relating to the role of citizens, the state, local authorities and courts to ensure sustainable mining practices.

A cursory review of the history of mining in Zambia demonstrates that mining legislation has undergone numerous changes, and yet the field of mining law remains bereft of accessible and up to date academic literature and publications. The Law on Mining and Environmental Protection in Zambia is a novel attempt at capturing complex issues in mining such as environmental protection. While much literature on either mining or environmental protection has been published separately, this book integrates environmental issues into the sphere of mining. It expounds on the view that mining activities deface the environment and, as such, the need for environmental protection must be considered. This book, therefore, integrates environmental issues into the sphere of mining, thus affording its readers an appreciation of the intrinsic connection between mining and environmental protection.

Written in an accessible manner with simplicity and clarity, the book will appeal and be useful to multiple audiences, including researchers, students, policymakers, legal practitioners and the interested public. The readers will find the book insightful given the meticulous attention with which the issues have been dissected and addressed. This will enrich their knowledge and in the case of legal practitioners, aid their legal practice. It provides a basis upon which policy changes can be made by the government and its agencies.

• Chapter 1: Introduction to Mining Law
• Chapter 2: Mining and Non-mining Rights
• Chapter 3: Mining Incentives and Mineral Taxation
• Chapter 4: Environmental Protection and Mining Activities
• Chapter 5: Environmental Rights, Social Responsibility and Mining
• Chapter 6: Environmental Liability, Enforcement and Compensation for Mining Pollution
• Bibliography .
• Index

Students, researchers, academic scholars, policymakers, legal practitioners and the interested public