SINO METALS PLEDGES ACTION AFTER POLLUTION FINDINGS

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Sino Metals has formally acknowledged the findings of a consultant’s investigation into last year’s acid pollution incident, pledging to implement all recommendations and comply with directives issued by authorities.

Deputy CEO Sydney Chileya said the report, compiled after the collapse of a tailings dam, provides a factual account of events.

He assured stakeholders that all future actions by Sino Metals will be guided by the report’s findings.

CEO of Green Initiatives Zambia Jonas Kunda, said the report offers reassurance by clearly identifying the areas most affected.

Zambia Institute of Environmental Management Evans Nsokolo, Praised the depth of research, noting disclosure of issues many thoughts would remain hidden.

The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) revealed that pH levels in surface water of affected rivers have returned to normal and Borehole water in Chambishi was found to be safe.

However, Environmental expert Dr. Titus Haakonde warned that high levels of heavy metals such as manganese and cobalt are still detected upstream in the Chambishi Stream and Mwambashi Rivers.

He presented these findings during a public disclosure meeting at Mukuba Secondary School in Kitwe.

Agronomist Dina Mambwe recommended the immediate relocation of the Kalusale community, with allowances to help families resettle safely.

While water quality indicators show improvement, the persistence of heavy metals highlights the need for ongoing monitoring, community protection, and long-term environmental management.