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flag Barrick Gold fined $114,750 for discharging highly toxic waste into British Columbia creek.

flag Mining company Barrick Gold Inc. was fined $114,750 for discharging toxic mine waste into Hedley Creek, a tributary of the Similkameen River in British Columbia, between 2021 and 2023. flag The waste contained cobalt at levels up to 7,000% above legal limits, with average concentrations 1,155% above regulatory standards. flag Cobalt, used in lithium-ion batteries, can be toxic at high levels, posing risks to the environment. flag The company contested the penalty, but the fine was upheld to deter future violations.

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