Breaking: EMA Halts Eureka Mine Activities Over Cyanide Pollution

Eureka Gold Mine in Guruve, Mashonaland Central Province, has been ordered to suspend operations by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) following the discovery of cyanide contamination in the Dande River, according to reliable sources.

Multiple sources speaking to Bindura Eye anonymously suggest that the effluent flowed into the river from one of the mine’s ponds. They also suggest that this is not the first time that such an ‘accident’ has occurred at the mine. 

Whilst this is a developing story the potential environmental damage caused by the Eureka Mine’s alleged cyanide dumping may be significant.

The Dande River is a vital water source for communities downstream, used for drinking, irrigation, and livestock. The contamination of the river with cyanide could have a devastating impact on the health and livelihoods of residents.

The EMA, the government agency responsible for environmental protection and regulation in Zimbabwe, has not yet issued an official statement regarding suspending operations at Eureka Mine.

More details to follow..