Chinese Mining Giant Accused of Concealing Massive Toxic Spill in Zambia

When a dam holding toxic waste from a Chinese-owned copper mine ruptured in February near Kitwe, Zambia, it unleashed a flood of cyanide, arsenic, and heavy metals into the Kafue River — a water source vital to over half of Zambia’s population. Yet instead of transparency and swift accountability, Sino-Metals Leach Zambia chose concealment over cooperation. How Deep Does the Cover-Up Go? Independent environmental investigators hired by Sino-Metals uncovered a staggering 1.5 million tons of spilled toxins—30 times more than what the company publicly admitted. Despite clear evidence indicating severe pollution risks to human health and crops along the riverbanks,...