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South Africa dismisses Anglo lead poisoning case

The High Court of South Africa has dismissed a class action lawsuit against Anglo American South Africa over the lead poisoning of residents in the Zambian town of Kabwe.

Anglo American welcomes dismissal of Kabwe lead poisoning case Photo: Kim Britten

Anglo American welcomes dismissal of Kabwe lead poisoning case Photo: Kim Britten

Lawyers Leigh Day and Mbuyisa Moleele filed the lawsuit on behalf of Zambian claimants, alleging that Anglo American South Africa (AASA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anglo American, was responsible for...

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