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Chinese-owned mine in DRC spills toxic waste, polluting water and harming residents, prompting government suspension and investigation.
In Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, unchecked waste from Chinese-owned Congo Dongfang International Mining (CDM) is polluting water and harming residents, with red, potentially toxic runoff contaminating homes, farms, and markets—especially after a November spill that flooded areas despite no rain.
The government suspended CDM’s operations and launched an investigation, rare in a country where mining firms often face little accountability.
While CDM blames a ruptured basin, locals and officials allege intentional discharges and long-standing environmental violations, including bribery.
No public toxicity study has been released, and despite aid efforts, residents distrust corporate promises.
The DRC supplies over 70% of global cobalt, fueling demand for electric vehicles and military tech, but weak oversight enables ongoing harm to communities.
Una mina de propiedad china en la RDC derrama desechos tóxicos, contamina el agua y daña a los residentes, lo que provocó la suspensión e investigación del gobierno.