Bosnian agencies file charges over lead poisoning linked to Vares mine
Four Bosnian environmental agencies have filed charges against a Canadian mining group over lead poisoning linked to the controversial Vares mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The agencies said hundreds of people living near the mine tested positive for lead poisoning.
The case centres on the site at Vares, which had been promoted as a source of prosperity for the area.
The filing raises the prospect of legal and regulatory scrutiny for the company behind the project.
It also adds pressure on officials to respond to residents' concerns about possible environmental and public health harm.
The dispute matters because the mine was presented as an economic boost, but local communities now say it has brought serious damage instead.
The charges suggest the issue has moved beyond local complaint into formal action by environmental authorities.
The supporting row does not name the agencies involved or give details of the charges.
It also does not say whether any court date, investigation outcome or company response has been set.
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