A case representing roughly 100,000 women and children targets African mining company Anglo American. With litigation funding provided by Augusta Ventures, the case will pursue claims that those living near the Kabwe lead mines were poisoned.
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A case representing roughly 100,000 women and children targets African mining company Anglo American. With litigation funding provided by Augusta Ventures, the case will pursue claims that those living near the Kabwe lead mines were poisoned.
Law.com details that South African firm Mbuyisa Moleele and international firm Leigh Day brought the suit against the Anglo American subsidiary, Anglo American South Africa. Those impacted are seeking that the toxic land be cleaned up, that medical screening of children and pregnant women is funded, and financial remuneration.
One lawyer involved with the case referred to the situation as an ‘ongoing public health disaster’ brought about by ‘flagrant disregard’ for the community.
