Zimbabwe black granite is one of the most popular materials for worktops in the UK, but what is the human cost of the productioon of the granite?

There was a report in a Zimbabwe newspaper, News Day, on 24 June about an inspection of a quarry there. The operating company was accused of poor health & safety standards that have lead to the deaths of 66 workers. The Managing Director says this is rubbish as only six workers have died.

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