Tailings Breach
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Elevated levels of chemicals found in Mount Polley sedimentThe most recent test results of sediment near a tailings pond breach in B.C.'s Cariboo region reveals elevated levels of seven chemicals.Aug 30, 2014
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Imperial Metals issued B.C. mine eviction noticeThe pond burst last week, sending millions of cubic metres of water and silt into nearby streams and waterways.Aug 14, 2014
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2 provinces, 2 environmental disasters, 2 very different responsesWhy the huge difference in responses to the Mount Polley tailings breach in B.C. and the Canadian Natural Resources, Ltd. bitumen spills in northern Alberta?CanadaAug 7, 2014
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Mount Polley tailings breach: Who is Imperial Metals’ Murray Edwards?He's one of Canada's most prominent billionaires - co-owner of the Calgary Flames, creator of oilsands giant CNRL - and main shareholder of Imperial Metals, whose mine spewed millions of cubic metres of tailings into the environment this week.CanadaAug 7, 2014
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