Villagers Raise Health Concerns Over Kangankunde Mining
Villagers around Kangankunde Hill in Balaka have expressed fears of possible health risks from dust emitted along the road leading to the mining site.
The communities say the dust, if not controlled, may expose them to respiratory diseases such as tuberculosis.
One of the concerned villagers, Allena Maseko from Makolora Village, raised the concerns during a mining dialogue organised by ActionAid Malawi.
- The meeting focused on health, human rights, and environmental issues surrounding the Kangankunde and Ng’onga mining sites.
- The Kangankunde mining site is operated by Lindian Resources Limited, an Australian Stock Exchange-listed firm exploring rare earth minerals.
Author's summary: Villagers fear health risks from mining dust.
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