Fines for companies need to be a proportion of revenue earnt during the period concerned. Straight dollar figures are never a strong enough disincentive.
Still haven’t cleaned the site. Tailings stockpile has high levels of cyanide-soluble copper. Acid mine drainage affecting the Dee River with elevated levels of metals.
Unfortunately Cadia continues to get away with unsafe and unethical practices. As a major local employer, locals are very careful what they speak up about. Plus if they establish you are a union member your employment is very shortlived.
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Willing to bet the house they're not the only one.
Mining companies cannot self regulate, cannot be left to their own devices for any time. Still waiting for mining companies to clean up Wittenoom.
Still haven’t cleaned the site. Tailings stockpile has high levels of cyanide-soluble copper. Acid mine drainage affecting the Dee River with elevated levels of metals.
These companies are never held to account.