Three decades after one of the largest lead mines in the world closed down, people in Kabwe, Zambia, are still dealing with ...

The Zambian government is allowing hazardous mining in the lead-contaminated town of Kabwe, worsening severe health risks to children, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday.

Zambia will start a stabilization fund this year using larger-than-expected mining revenues to capture state mining revenues. The fund, referred to as a “rainy day” fund, will receive mineral revenues ...