The lawsuit against mining giant Anglo American was filed on behalf of women and children in Zambia's central Kabwe District, who are the alleged victims of lead poisoning.
The UN experts - whose mandates cover issues such as toxic pollution and human rights, business and human rights, and discrimination against women and girls - hadThe South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg will this week hear arguments on whether the merits of the damages claim by the victims can be considered.
The applicants allege that Anglo American South Africa, through its prior involvement in the activities of the local lead mine in Kabwe, assumed a duty of care towards residents, especially protection against lead exposure.particularly harmful to young children
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