The new Solomon Islands government is yet to take any action
over what the owners of the Gold Ridge gold mine say is a serious
environmental threat.
Gold Ridge has been closed since it was damaged by flooding in April.
The mine is owned by Australian company St Barbara, which has warned the mine's tailings dam is in danger of overflowing.
It wants the government to agree to a managed de-watering plan to avoid an uncontrolled flood.
Two weeks ago St Barbara said if a flood happened it could cause significant environmental damage and claim lives.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/262861/solomon-islands-govt-has-no-plan-for-gold-ridge-overflow
No comments:
Post a Comment