THE Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has issued an amended Environmental Restoration Order, directing Sino Metals Leach Zambia Limited to commence clean-up, remediation and restoration works, to be completed by June 30, 2026. In a statement, Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Permanent Secretary Dr Douty Chibamba said this follows a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report which was approved in December 2025. Dr Chibamba said Sino Metals must provide progress reports on the clean-up to ZEMA, with the first report due on March 31, 2026. “The Ministry of Green Economy and Environment wishes to confirm that on 19th December, 2025, the Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) received a comprehensive Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) report on...