ZEMA Shuts Kabwe Smelting Plant

Published: 12 Nov, 2025 16:46 Sources: S1 S2 Linked URLs: A1 Category: Business Language: English Country: Zambia

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The Zambia Environmental Management Agency (ZEMA) has closed Dashun Industry Company Limited, a zinc oxide smelter in Kabwe, for repeatedly violating environmental laws. Plant supervisor Cao Honjian was arrested after the company defied a shutdown order and continued operating illegally. ZEMA said the firm had discharged toxic zinc oxide into the environment despite multiple warnings and deadlines. The agency vowed strict enforcement against future offenders.