The Politics of Prices

High mineral prices that are fuelling the economic boom in Zambia must also be seen as a political risk. With copper at selling at US$7,000/tonne, more than double its price at the end of 2008, there is a risk that mine workers will strike demanding higher pay, and that the government may renege on its refusal to raise mining taxes.

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