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flag A massive toxic spill at a Chinese-owned Zambian copper mine threatens health and disrupts copper production.

flag A toxic spill at a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia, operated by Sino-Metals Leach Zambia Ltd., has released 1.5 million tons of toxic substances, including arsenic and cyanide, which is 30 times worse than first reported. flag The spill, caused by a failed waste dam near Kitwe, poses severe risks to the environment and public health, prompting the US Embassy to evacuate its staff. flag This incident, one of the worst in mining history, threatens local water supplies and could complicate Zambia's copper production plans and relations with China.

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