First Quantum Minerals scraps plan to cut jobs in Zambia

Canadian mining firm First Quantum Minerals says it has ended plans to layoff 2 500 workers in Zambia due to higher tax plans and will continue to dialogue with the government over the issue. "First Quantum will not now proceed with the planned lay-off of any Zambians involved in its production activities," the company said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that it may reduce its workforce involved in capital projects.