CHIEF Machiya of the Lamba-speaking people and 20 others have sued Sino Metals and NFC Africa Mining Plc in the Lusaka High Court, demanding $50 million to carry out an independent environmental and social impact assessment, among other amenities, pending full compensation. In a statement of claim, Chief Machiya and others stated that the two companies should facilitate the provision and payment of medical expenses of all the residents in the affected communities. “A declaration that the defendants, by their acts and/or omissions, have violated the provisions of the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011, the Mines and Minerals Development Act No. 11 of 2015 and the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011 and have infringed on...