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Lubumbashi slag heap locals fume over pollution

The slag heap of Lubumbashi. © Africa Intelligence

Residents who live near the lucrative Lubumbashi cobalt slag heap have complained to the governor of Haut-Katanga province about pollution from the fumes coming out of the plant on the site. [...]

Published on 25/05/2021 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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