“Toxic pollutants that are commonly found in tailings include sodium
cyanide, mercury, chloride, xanthates, hydrochloric acid, activated
carbon, copper sulphate, sulphuric acid, iron, lead, arsenic, cadmium,
selenium, zinc, nickel and others.”
Paraia asked why the nation’s leaders continue to allow leading
companies to use irresponsible and primitive methods of waste disposal,
while developed nations — by treaties — prohibit the dumping of mine
waste into natural bodies of water.
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