Tanzania’s Mining Minister, Doto Biteko, has told Acacia Mining plc to clean up its waste or face shut down.
Given till March 30th to act on the matter that may lead to water pollution, Acacia Mining has previously denied long standing accusations.
“It’s good for them that they have already started to take measures to address this issue” said Boteko, “but we will visit the mine again on March 30 to make sure that all the environment concerns have been fully resolved, otherwise we will take stern measures against them”.