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Study flags South and North America as high-risk mining contamination zones

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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A new analysis warns that climate change could worsen the risks of metal mining pollution in marine environments. The study, which involved the National Oceanography Centre, identified South America and North America as high-risk mining hotspots. Metal mines and their waste facilities pose a pollution risk to nearly 293,000 kilometers of coastline. The analysis notes that long-term toxic waste release from inactive mines is a major global remediation challenge.

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The global demand for metals, which quadrupled over the last fifty years, continues to grow due to population growth and technological innovation. This growing industry faces environmental risks, as pollution from mines can contaminate land and water, affecting coastal communities. Remediation of toxic waste from mines presents significant financial and political challenges.

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  • South AmericaSpeculative

    The designation as a high-risk mining hotspot could increase long-term remediation costs for the region.

  • National Oceanography CentreSpeculative

    The need for remediation and monitoring highlighted by the analysis might boost research demand for the National Oceanography Centre.

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