Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that ...

Signs of pollution in the river were detected at least 100 kilometres downstream from the source of the pollution.

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Authorities and environmentalists in Zambia fear the long-term impact of an acid spill at a Chinese-owned mine that contaminated a major river and could potentially affect millions of people after ...

The catastrophic failure of a tailings dam at Sino Metals’ Chambishi mine in Zambia’s Copperbelt, releasing over 50 million litres of acidic effluent into the Mwambashi River, has reignited concerns ...

This image taken from video Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, shows a breach at a tailing dam at a Sino-Metals Leach Zambia mine near Kitwe. (AP Photo/Richard Kille ) ...

“Our government worked hard to eliminate political violence, and we must continue fostering a peaceful and inclusive Zambia,” he said ... bridge on the Luanginga River in Kalabo District ...