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Story summary
- Copper demand in Zambia rises due to its role in sustainable energy, boosting mining activity.
- Environmental activists warn that mining expansion worsens health risks and rural women's livelihoods.
- An acid spill in February 2025 at a Chinese-owned mine contaminated a river, raising water-safety concerns.
- The Zambian government aims to balance economic growth with environmental protection.
