Gemfields welcomes Zambia’s decision to suspend 15% export duty
The duty directly affected Zambian emeralds mined by Kagem mine, a JV between Gemfields and Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation
19 February 2025 - 12:18
Gemfields, a leading miner and marketer of coloured gemstones, announced on Tuesday that the Zambian government had suspended the 15% export duty on precious gemstones and metals.
The suspension, which is effective immediately, was announced by Zambian finance minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. ..
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