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[Video] Zambia: Good Copper, Bad Copper
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Allegations
Summary
Date Reported: 23 Apr 2012
Location: Zambia
Companies
Mopani Copper Mines Plc (Part of ZCCM Investments) - Subsidiary , Glencore - Parent CompanyProjects
Mopani - UnknownAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Community: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Injuries , Deaths , Air pollution , Clean, Healthy & Sustainable EnvironmentSource type: News outlet
[Film on how copper smelting has allegedly caused illness and death due to environmental degradation. It further alleges that the mining activities have not improved the lives of Zambians and that Glencore's payments to the government are excessively low.]