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South Africa company responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia, rights group says

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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged the Zambian government to act punitively against mining firms that are violating domestic environmental law and worsening lead pollution. HRW detailed the impact of the firm Jubilee Metals Group on Kabwe, one of the ten most polluted sites globally. HRW asserted that Article 36 of the Mines and Minerals Act states “uncontrollable pollutions” as grounds to “suspend or curtail production or close the mine…

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South Africa company responsible for lead poisoning in Zambia, rights group says

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged the Zambian government to act punitively against mining firms that are violating domestic environmental law and worsening lead pollution. HRW detailed the impact of the firm Jubilee Metals Group on Kabwe, one of the ten most polluted sites globally. HRW asserted that Article 36 of the Mines and Minerals Act states “uncontrollable pollutions” as grounds to “suspend or curtail production or close the mine…

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