MINISTER of Green Economy and Environment Collins Nzovu says as government, they need to up their game with regards to mining operations to ensure that compliance levels go up. And Nzovu has wondered why expatriates always want to lower operational standards when they come to Zambia. Speaking at OreZone Mining Limited during his tour of mines in Nangoma constituency, Friday, Nzovu expressed concern over the manner in which the company was conducting its operations. “You will see us inspecting a lot of mines because pollution from mining is the biggest environmental danger. Mining uses chemicals, mining degrades the environment, mining, really as you are aware has been the biggest danger to environmental protection. There are examples, lead poisoning in Kabwe,...

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