THE timely decision by Government to settle outstanding benefits owed to miners at Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) following the change of the share structure at the mine is indeed commendable and cannot go without comment. The decision will no doubt go a long way to ease the financial burden of the miners and their families. President Edgar Lungu sent miners and their spouses into jubilation after directing Mopani management to pay them their separation packages on Saturday.