27 Kolwezi residents have sued mining company COMMUS, alleging severe pollution to local air, water, and soil in the DRC. They seek $6.3M in damages and site restoration, the case could set a legal precedent for holding industrial miners accountable. Story by Anne Nzouankeu and Will Mbuyu for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/dy4iZv #Mining #DRC