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17 Mar 2020

Zambia: Glencore copper mine impacts local community due to pollution; including past company responses

An Environmental Justice Atlas case study alleges that Glencore's Mopani copper mine in Zambia has caused air, water and soil pollution impacting the health and livelihoods of local communities. While the case study alleges that the mine produces copper and cobalt, Glencore representatives highlight that Mopani only produces copper.

This story includes past responses from Glencore regarding allegations that also feature in the case study.