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

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…

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read
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

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

  • Tunicia Phillips
  • Sheree Bega
9 min read