Residents near Kangankunde Hill in Balaka fear that dust from mining operations poses a threat to their health as Lindian Resources Limited explores rare earth deposits. Communities warn that the airborne particles could trigger tuberculosis and other respiratory illnesses if left uncontrolled.
Allena Maseko from Makolora Village told an ActionAid Malawi forum on Tuesday that the Australian company had broken its promise to deploy water trucks for dust suppression. She said the firm also failed to deliver pledged milk supplies to families living beside the access road.
Villagers complained that forest destruction from mining had eliminated their primary source of beekeeping income. Site manager Daniel Brits said the company had already addressed dust concerns.
The dialogue brought together traditional authorities, mining regulators and environmental advocates. ActionAid implements the gathering through its Climate Just Transition project, with support from the Natural Resources Justice Network and funding from SwedBio.
Allena Maseko from Makolora Village told an ActionAid Malawi forum on Tuesday that the Australian company had broken its promise to deploy water trucks for dust suppression. She said the firm also failed to deliver pledged milk supplies to families living beside the access road.
Villagers complained that forest destruction from mining had eliminated their primary source of beekeeping income. Site manager Daniel Brits said the company had already addressed dust concerns.
The dialogue brought together traditional authorities, mining regulators and environmental advocates. ActionAid implements the gathering through its Climate Just Transition project, with support from the Natural Resources Justice Network and funding from SwedBio.
