Question

When did government take over all the mines?

• A. In 1960s
• B. In 1970s
• C. In 1980s
• D. In 1990s

Answer 1

The correct option is B In 1970s

At the time of independence, mines were mostly owned and operated by private owners and companies. They were interested only in getting as much as possible in a short time and did not care for the proper development of the mines or about the safety of the workers. In the 1970s the government took over all mines. It owned and operated most of the mines and sold the minerals to various factories or traders or exported them.