Tanzania: Environment agency fines Bulyanhulu Gold Mine after toxic water from mine flow to nearby residences

Confirming this over the weekend, NEMC said the ultimatum was given after its team of experts proved that the mine was polluting the environment, specifically water, by pouring toxic chemicals into water sources.

 

According to NEMC, the mine’s two ponds got burst following last month’s heavy rains. Since the ponds stopped working, it said, toxic water from the mine had been flowing to areas close to people’s residences, contrary to environmental laws.

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