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Bosnian Agencies Charge Dundee Over Vares Lead Contamination

5/7/2026

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Four Bosnian environmental agencies filed criminal charges against Dundee Precious Metals over lead contamination in Vares.
Blood tests found elevated lead in more than 300 residents near the Vares mine.
Dundee Precious Metals denied responsibility but financed the December blood-testing program.
Federation Prime Minister Nermin Niksic said an expert group will monitor the situation and act if health risks rise.

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Four Bosnian environmental agencies filed criminal charges against Dundee Precious Metals over lead contamination in Vares.
Blood tests found elevated lead in more than 300 residents near the Vares mine.
Dundee Precious Metals denied responsibility but financed the December blood-testing program.
Federation Prime Minister Nermin Niksic said an expert group will monitor the situation and act if health risks rise.