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ArticleScientific reports2026

Effects of acid mine drainage from collapsed tailings dam on Zambia's human riparian communities: a fuzzy cognitive model perspective.

Vincent R Nyirenda, Lackson Chama, Darius Phiri, Confred G Musuka, Grant Simuchimba, Moses Chibesa, Matamyo Simwanda, Mazuba Siamujompa, Robby Kasubika, Sydney Kapembwa and 11 more

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Vincent R NyirendaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia. vincent.nyirenda@cbu.ac.zm.
Lackson ChamaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Darius PhiriDepartment of Plant and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Confred G MusukaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Grant SimuchimbaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Moses ChibesaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Matamyo SimwandaDepartment of Plant and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Mazuba SiamujompaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Robby KasubikaDepartment of Plant and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Sydney KapembwaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Stanford SiachoonoDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Abbie C LwaliDepartment of Plant and Environmental Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Ngawo NamukondeDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Wilfred NyirendaDepartment of Clinical Sciences, School of Medicine, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Ndola, Zambia.
Nelly Chunda-MwangoAfrican Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Mining, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Edwin KikambaDepartment of Fisheries, National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, P.O. Box 22797, Kitwe, Zambia.
Chisomo J PhiriDepartment of Fisheries, National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, P.O. Box 22797, Kitwe, Zambia.
Bongani M'domaDepartment of Fisheries, National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, P.O. Box 22797, Kitwe, Zambia.
Bimo A NkhataCentre for Environmental Management, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of The Free State, P.O. Box 339, Bloemfontein, 9300, Republic of South Africa.
Benjamin MubembaDepartment of Zoology and Aquatic Sciences, School of Natural Resources, The Copperbelt University, P.O. Box 21692, Kitwe, Zambia.
Yuji MurayamaFaculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City, 305-8572, Ibaraki, Japan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a major global environmental and public health concern, particularly in mining areas. Following the collapse of the tailings dam at Sino Metals Leach Limited Mine in Zambia's Copperbelt Province and the subsequent discharge of mining effluents into the Mwambashi River, a cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the impacts on adjoining human riparian communities. Using the Mentor Modeler software for Fuzzy Cognitive Mapping (FCM), we analysed and predicted the socio-ecological effects of AMD on the communities living adjacent to riparian areas. The study revealed that AMD and the consequent decline in water quality triggered a cascade of adverse socio-economic and health impacts among the communities living adjacent to riparian areas. Understanding the FCMs in emergencies related to such impacts is crucial for targeted interventions, particularly in data-limited environments. These insights can inform more effective allocation of limited financial and technical resources, enhance decision-making by the authorities, and support the development of community-based strategies to empower affected communities and mitigate or prevent future AMD-related disasters.

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AcidsMiningWater Pollutants, ChemicalCross-Sectional StudiesFuzzy LogicHumansRiversWater QualityZambiaAcidsWater Pollutants, ChemicalAcid mine drainageEmergency planningEnvironmental disasterRisk analysisSocial-ecological systemSustainable development goals

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PMID41507287
PMCPMC12868745

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