Zambia restricts export of scrap metal
Zambia Ministry of Trade and Industry has recently announced that it determined to ban export of
scrap metal effective as of November 30, 2004.
The decision is taken following the consultations with the Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, the Foundry Association of
Zambia, the
Scrap Metal Merchants Association of
Zambia and various mines.
Under the scope of the decree, export of
scrap metal of any class is restricted as of November 30, 2004.
The decision is stated to be taken to protect domestic foundry industry and to ensure availability of
scrap metal in the local market.