The livelihoods of people living along the river, and the safety of
the entire country's water supply, are under threat by the damage
already caused by the mine.
A water quality study
by the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources in 2010 found
that only 2% of the country's surface water was suitable for human use.
Levels of cyanide in the water near El Dorado mine ― used to extract
gold ― are nine times higher than the allowable limit. Tests also found
levels of iron more than 1000 times above the limit.
With such dire effects, it is no wonder protests have been so fierce.
Nine people have already been murdered protesting against the mine.
https://www.greenleft.org.au/node/57675
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