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Tata denies links with new Lake Natron soda ash plant plans

The Tata Group has denied any involvement in plans to mine soda ash at Engaruka area near Lake Natron.

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No soda ash mining at Lake Natron without addressing environmental concerns, affirms Tanzania’s Director of Environment

"When we talk of sustainable use of natural resources, we mean for the benefit of current and future generations, now extraction of soda ash for sure can’t be beneficial to the future generations." Dr. Julius Ningu of the Vice President’s Office.

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Think Pink appeal update – Thank You!

Our recent appeal to help BirdLife save the Lesser Flamingo at Lake Natron in Tanzania has so far raised over £20,000. “Thank you so much to those who were so generous in their support for our Think Pink campaign to save Lake Natron”, said BirdLife’s Jane Gaithuma.

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