(A) i. Name two areas of copper mining in Zambia
ii. Describe one method of copper mining in Zambia.
iii. Areas: Ndola, Nchanga, Chibuluma, Baucroft.
Methods
— Open cast method
— Removal of top soil by mechanical shovels
— Water used to wash sand from ore.
— Ore carried to concentrators that filter the copper.
OR
— Deep cast or underground or shaft method
— Digging of vertical holes to reach the ore bearing rocks.
— Holes are filled with explosives to shatter the rocks.
— Broken rocks are brought to the,surface
— Rocks are ,taken to concentrators that filter the copper
(B) Highlight four contributions of copper mining to the economic development of Zambia.
1. Foreign exchange earnings
2. Employment opportunities
3. Raw materials for industries e.g. matallurgical industries.
4. Provision of electrical equipment
5. Provision of good alloys.
6, Revenue to government.
7. Revenue to miners.
8. Acquisition of skills.
9. Infrastructural development.
10. Growth of towns.
(C) What three problems face the mining of copper in Zambia.
a. Inadequate capital.
b. Poor transport network
c. Inadequate skilled labour
d. Fluctuation in world market prices.
e. Sudden collapse of mines.
f. Poor management.
g. Conflicts between the local people and the prospecting companies
h. Labour unrest.