THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has granted Avocado Mining Limited approval to conduct a trial run after completing the installation of pollution abatement equipment. Avocado Mining Limited was shut down after it was found to have violated a cease and desist order issued by ZEMA in November 2024 by continuing its operations despite concerns over pollution affecting surrounding communities in Kalulushi District. The mine was found to be releasing sulphur dioxide fumes without approval from ZEMA and it was also established that in October 2024 the mine was cited for a number of major breaches such as implementing a project for which an environmental impact assessment is required without conducting one and discharging a contaminant into the environment without...