Toxic waste inundated homes and fields in a spill over a year ago. Zambia is relying on China to grow its copper-mining industry and owes Beijing $6.6 billion.

China has played a key role in strengthening Zambia’s mining industry, supporting the country’s push to produce 3 million tonnes of copper by 2033 to capitalise on the growing global demand for ...

Zambia's government says it will seek more compensation for communities affected by a toxic spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine, if this is needed following a full assessment. The spill of highly ...