PolicyThursday, August 13, 2026Mongabay
A mine polluted a Zambian river in 2025: Residents continue to live with the impacts
Residents of Zambia's Copperbelt Province are still suffering from the environmental and health consequences following the collapse of a tailings dam in early 2025, which contaminated a local river. Ongoing assessments and support from civil society are crucial to address the lingering impacts of this toxic spill on the community.
