Malawi’s emerging mining industry pits economic promise against environmental, cultural concerns. Mbauwo Chavula investigates Oxpeckers journalist Mbauwo Chavula in Karonga district: Along with the opening of a mine came big promises, but residents said they have little to show except coal dust and polluted rivers. Photo: Alick Chimzere In April 2026 the Coal and Minerals Group (CMG) was fined about $US8,300 in administrative penalties for six e…
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