Mines Could Pay Dearly For Environmental Oversight

 "Mining houses should be aware of mining requirements [...] be familiar with legal obligations, and take all reasonable measures to prevent pollution and damage to the environment," says Costas. In addition to the potential costs arising from noncompliance and damage to the environment, mining companies also face the threat of having to face class actions brought by applicants where the question of law and fact is common to that class. 
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