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Loucas Pouroulis

Karo Investments under-fire over US$100m mining lease controversy

There are concerns that Cyprus-based Karo Resources which controversially entered into an agreement with Mines Minister Winston Chitando to invest up to US$4,2 billion to develop a platinum mine and refinery in Zimbabwe, did so under dubious circumstances that raise serious suspicions of corruption and looting of the country’s natural resources.

Questions over ‘dodgy’ US$4,2 billion platinum venture

Questions are being raised over Karo Resources Limited’s US$4,2 billion platinum investment deal signed by government last month as it emerged that the company has a dodgy background and dual registration in Cyprus and Guernsey, a tax haven blacklisted by the European Union (EU).