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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Mining waste outcry

“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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