"We must look after the environment that sustains us. This is more
important than having a mine that rips gold out of the ground for a few
years and leaves us with toxic waste. Anyone involved in mineral
exploration, from shareholders in exploration companies to people hiring
or operating drill rigs are taking the steps towards toxic mining. This
is unacceptable to us", said Mr Smith.
Conservatively, 18 tonnes of toxic waste is produced to make one gold
ring. This toxic waste includes mercury, cadmium and arsenic that must
be stored out of the food chain forever.
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/ngapuhi-dont-come-home-help-toxic-mining-industry/5/180418
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