A doctor said Anglo American was aware of the danger lead poisoning posed to employees at a Zambian mine. A doctor said Anglo American was aware of the danger lead poisoning posed to employees and commissioned a study into its impact in a community close to a Zambian mine where he worked. Anglo held an interest in the Kabwe mine, at one stage the world's biggest lead operation, from 1925 to 1974, when it was nationalised by the government. Lead poisoning can cause health problems ranging from learning difficulties to infertility, brain damage and, in some cases, death. The lawsuit was filed in South Africa because at the time of the mine's operation Anglo was headquartered in Johannesburg.

Source: News 24 July 05, 2021 09:00 UTC