Divesting the Zambian Mining Industry
Author :
Luka Powanga
Pages :
19
Product Type :
Case
Reference # :
9B04M060
Teaching Note :
8B04M60
Institute:
Ivey Publishing
Setting:
Zambia, Large
Year:
2004
Keywords:
Mining; Nationalization; Political Environment; International Business, General Management/Strategy, International, Mining
Summary/Abstract:
The Zambian government embarked on a divesture of its mining industry in 1992. However, by July of 2004, 67 per cent of the mining assets were still in government hands and the government is still looking for equity partners. This case can be used as a basis for discussing political and country risk analysis, international negotiations, feasibility study analysis, managing strategic failure, and ethical and social responsibility issues.
