Zambia dismisses US health warning after toxic spill in copper mining area

Zambia dismisses US alert on toxic spill in Copperbelt mining region linked to Sino-Metals mine incident, claims water is safe. Following a tailings dam collapse at the mine, the US embassy warned of hazardous pollution and urged evacuation. Zambian government refutes pollution claims, says water tested safe, and is compensating affected communities. Environmental groups call for action to mitigate pollution effects and safeguard citizens' wellbeing.