The Environmental Toll of Mining on Zambia’s Copperbelt- Part II

In last week’s Monday Opinion, we examined the environmental degradation resulting from mining activities on Zambia’s Copperbelt, specifically focusing on the February 18th contamination incident due to the failure of Sino Metals’ tailings dam. The disaster underscored critical failures in environmental governance, from weak enforcement of regulations to inadequate rehabilitation commitments by mining companies. It […]

The Environmental Toll of Mining on Zambia’s Copperbelt- Part II
In last week’s Monday Opinion, we examined the environmental degradation resulting from mining activities on Zambia’s Copperbelt, specifically focusing on the February 18th contamination incident due to the failure of Sino Metals’ tailings dam. The disaster underscored critical failures in environmental governance, from weak enforcement of regulations to inadequate rehabilitation commitments by mining companies. It […]