The Zambian government has ordered a copper miner to assess its infrastructure for weaknesses and clean up areas affected by pollution of the Kafue River, after residents downstream of the plant that processes the mine's waste reported changes in the river's color, taste, and smell on Sept. 28. The order also requires Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to cover laboratory testing and related costs. The pollution was traced to a leaking pipe at KCM's tai…
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