Zambia: Chinese mine shut down over air pollution

Zambia has shut down a Chinese-run mine because of its contribution to air pollution which threatens the health of hundreds of residents of nearby townships, an official said on May 14. Chiman Manufacturing Limited, which mines manganese, was indefinitely closed on May 11 for failing to put in place air pollution control mechanisms, said Justin Mukosa, spokesman of the Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ), a statutory regulator.