Workers at Tianpin Investment Management Ltd, a Chinese-owned gold mine in Kahama District, Tanzania, have accused the company of labor rights violations and unsafe working conditions.

The complaints include lack of employment contracts, absence of personal protective equipment (PPE), inadequate rest periods, and exposure to hazardous chemicals like cyanide.

Workers reported being forced to collect human waste, dig trenches for wastewater disposal near residential areas, and sleep in overcrowded rooms infested with bedbugs.Some employees faced harassment, threats of job loss, and delayed salaries for raising concerns.The mine manager acknowledged challenges but claimed safety equipment was available.Authorities ordered an investigation to ensure compliance with labor and mining regulations.

Environmental and safety inspections are underway to address the alleged violations, with officials emphasizing the need for investors to adhere to Tanzanian laws.