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Laura Angela Bagnetto

Lawsuit demands justice for Zambians 'poisoned' by lead mine

A child in Kabwe, Zambia, plays in dirt contaminated by lead mines once managed by mining giant Anglo American. © Children of Kabwe

A class action lawsuit targeting mining giant Anglo American over alleged health problems caused by lead mines in central Zambia will hear who can participate in the case in November.

The legal challenge filed in South Africa accuses the British-listed mining company of effectively poisoning villages in Kabwe, north of the capital Lusaka.

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