Toxic
latest news & developmentsAcid mine water continues to rise underground on the East Rand
Levels at a treatment plant in Springs have now breached a critical environmental threshold
Deep concern over rising underground tide of toxic acidic mine water on East Rand
Broken abstraction pumps at the Eastern basin treatment plant mean that water supply may become contaminated, posing a serious threat
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…
Cannabis can clean toxic mines and industries
Cannabis is dubbed the ‘mop crop’ for its ability to remove or render industrial pollutants harmless
Mind the toxic workplace
While people are taking mental health more seriously, the commodification of workers can turn a job into a toxic space that depletes more than it uplifts
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
State halts its R10bn long-term plan to fully treat acid mine water
The state is saddled with the burden of treating acid water and polluters are escaping the responsibility