GRZ, ZCCM and KCM entered into an Environmental Liabilities Agreement on 31 March 2000 which provided, inter alia, for responsibility for preparation and implementation of an environmental plan to be assumed by ZCCM in respect of assets not acquired by KCM pursuant to the provisions of the Sale and Purchase Agreement and for the provision by GRZ of certain indemnities in respect of liabilities under Environmental Laws and laws relating to mine safety...
Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) 's programme for environmental clean-up and protection, social management is mandotory for the upkeep of all environmental needs and safe guarding the environment and its habitants .
KCM's environmental plan conforms to specifications and practices established by generally acceptable national standards for the management of the environment as it is affected by mining operations..