SAFETY

Broken Hill lead report delay sparks row

Children’s exposure, industry influence and regulator delays fuel scrutiny of NSW lead mining legacy

Lead mining operations in New South Wales remain under scrutiny as communities face ongoing health risks.

Lead mining operations in New South Wales remain under scrutiny as communities face ongoing health risks. | Credits: Kim Britten via Shutterstock

Government agencies suppressed evidence of the ongoing lead poisoning of children in Broken Hill, an Australian mining town, to avoid upsetting companies, according to documents and findings that have...

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