Aerial view of the Manomapia neighborhood in the town of Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Residents use river water for daily activities despite contamination. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Aerial view of the 30K plant, Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A health center in the Fungurume neighborhood, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cases of nosebleeds reported among children in Manomapia. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Medical records of Kiayo Mushempé showing the increase in reported illnesses in Kabombwa. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Portrait of Lumpembé Anny, 42, mother of five, suffering from health issues following the installation of Tenke Fungurume Mining’s smelter plant in Kabombwa. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Increasing number of surgical operations reported after the installation of Tenke Fungurume Mining’s smelter plant. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo,.

Portrait of Ephraïm Mutamba, 7, suffering from an illness causing eye redness. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Increasing number of surgical operations reported after the installation of Tenke Fungurume Mining’s smelter plant. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo,.

Portrait of Komba Makessa Denis, 27, suffering from itching, skin rashes, and bleeding, which he attributes to emissions from Tenke Fungurume Mining’s smelter plant in Kabombwa. Lacking medical assistance, he self-medicates at home. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Reported case of an infant’s death following health complications in Kabombwa, after the installation of Tenke Fungurume Mining’s smelter plant. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Portrait of Sifa Manegabé, 35, holding her newborn baby. She says she lived in fear of another birth defect during her pregnancy. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cemetery in the town of Fungurume. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Farmlands damaged by soil contamination, Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Signs of pollution along the river in Manomapia, Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Close-up of water from an well in Manomapia. Once a source of drinking water, it is now contaminated due to toxic discharges. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Residents of Manomapia draw water from a well they built years ago, which once provided drinking water. Since the release of toxic substances, the water has become unsafe for consumption, forcing them to walk several kilometers to access clean water. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Residents of Manomapia walk long distances to fetch clean water after the local wells became contaminated. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A child plays in a river in Manomapia. The waterway has been polluted by toxic waste from Tenke Fungurume Mining. A massive fish die-off was reported one week ago. Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A house destroyed following the relocation of residents from the Manomapia neighborhood. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Portrait of Kalonda Augustin, 45, father of 11 children. Due to inadequate compensation for relocation, he is among those resisting displacement from the Manomapia neighborhood ordered by Tenke Fungurume Mining. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kalonda Augustin tending his vegetable garden in front of his home. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Portrait of a Manomapia resident employed by Tenke Fungurume Mining, who opposes relocation due to what he considers inadequate compensation. Fungurume, Lualaba Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.