Environmental Crisis from Mining Activities in the DRC ^{CEFR A2}

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), several mining companies extract copper and cobalt. Many of these companies, particularly from China, do not pay attention to environmental standards. This leads to significant problems for local communities.

Recently, a dam belonging to Congo Dongfang Mining (CDM) collapsed, and toxic water spilled out, contaminating nearby rivers. After this incident, people living in areas near the mining site struggled with flooding and contaminated water, leading to health risks.

Local people have called for immediate measures to protect health and clean the rivers. The situation highlights the need for better regulation of mining activities and protection of local environments.