ARON CHIYANZOANGLO America was aware of the lead poisoning crisis in Kabwe as early as 1970 and the risk of poisoning to their employees, a medical doctor has said.Anglo American is subject to a class action lawsuit in South Africa on behalf of 100, 000 children and women poisoned by the world’s biggest toxic lead mine in Kabwe.According to Dr Lawrence’s affidavit, a key witness who has come forward for the victims as Anglo American South Africa (“Anglo”) goes to Court to delay proceedings in the class action lawsuit, Anglo knew of the lead poison- ing crisis as early as 1970.Dr Ian Lawrence has coun- tered Anglo’s argument that it bears no responsibility for the lead poisoning in the com- munity.He said mine management was certainly aware of the risk of lead poisoning to their employees as the blood levels of all staff were checked regularly.“I became deeply con- cerned at the number of deaths […]
Anglo was aware about lead crisis in 70s, says expert
