Activists accuse Anglo of toxic mining
Groups from Zambia and Chile voice their concerns at annual general meeting
04 May 2025 - 09:53
Mining giant Anglo American Plc has once again come under fire from activists who raised concerns about the impact of some of its operations on the environment, some dating as far back as the 1970s.
The mining giant faced accusations this week it had facilitated lead poisoning and contaminated water and soil in Zambia’s Kabwe region in the 1970s, a charge it vehemently denies...
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