Ensuring water security in mining communities critical

AS Zimbabwe grapples with the poly-crisis of rampant climate change, water scarcity, pollution and food insecurity, local populations within mining communities are increasingly bearing the brunt of environmental degradation, dewatering of vital groundwater and surface water resources caused by mining activities.

From lithium and chrome to gold extraction, these operations have introduced significant pollutants and dewatering into our rivers and groundwater, leaving communities struggling to access water for drinking purposes and irrigation initiatives.

Communities have been side-lined in the management of their local natural resources and are experiencing negative impacts from these significant investments in their areas.

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