Tailings dam rupture at Las Cenizas copper mine in Chile releases heavy metals into La Ligua river.
Heavy rains in Chile have caused a tailings dam rupture at a copper mining site operated by Las Cenizas, affecting a local community and nearby water sources. The La Ligua river is at risk of adverse effects, as heavy metals have been released into the area. Chile is the world's largest copper producer, and this incident has raised concerns for the local residents in the agricultural area of Cabildo.
June 24, 2024
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