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Another corporate story that has recently made headlines is a second unsolicited bid from Australian mining giant BHP for the operations of South African industry peer Anglo American.(Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Lead poisoning claimants win permission to appeal class action certification against Anglo American

The Zambian class action was filed in South Africa as it would not have been possible in that country This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your…

Australian multinational mining company BHP has confirmed that it made a buyout proposal to Anglo American. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

UN experts can intervene in Kabwe lead poisoning class action, Joburg high court rules

Anglo says any liability for lead contamination in Zambian district ‘rests elsewhere’

Mining output decreased by 9% year-on-year in November 2022, Statistics South Africa
Photo: Gabriel Filippelli

Anglo knew for decades about lead poisoning at Zambia mine, lawyers say

The blood lead levels (BLLs) in children living near the world’s biggest lead mine in Zambia have been present for generations and have caused cognitive impairment in a large…

Another corporate story that has recently made headlines is a second unsolicited bid from Australian mining giant BHP for the operations of South African industry peer Anglo American.(Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Anglo American wins extension to respond to Zambian mine lead poisoning case

Claimants allege corporate human rights abuses that resulted in lead poisoning among children and women in Kabwe

Pedal to the metal:  Kumba Iron Ore’s Sishen mine produces lumpy ore, which fetches a premium. (Madelene Cronjé/M&G)

Mines print money as metals boom

Kumba and Anglo Platinum are sitting in a sweet spot but it remains to be seen how long it will last

Silicosis is a disease that affects people in jobs where they breathe in dust that contains silica – a tiny crystal found in sand, rock or mineral ores, such as quartz.

Miners can register for silicosis, TB claims online

Potential claimants and their dependents are encouraged to also contact the call centre

Anglo American’s Mark Cutifani anticipates 20% returns after rejigging assets

The chief executive of Anglo American plans to double profitability in the company after shedding low-income operations.

Workers at Anglo American Platinum have been intimidated by striking workers

Threats force Anglo to ‘redirect’ workers

Workers at Anglo American Platinum in Rustenburg have been "re-directed" from the mine due to intimidation from striking workers, says the company.

Bid to hold Anglo American accountable for TB cases

Bid to hold Anglo American accountable for TB cases

Anglo American SA could be facing legal action as workers say there are inadequate safety measures in place in their mining operations.

‘An incredible disregard for human life’

Eighteen ex-goldminers are taking on Anglo over a lung disease caused by exposure to silica dust. It’s a case that could cost the industry billions.