Mine Waste   Mining's Problem With Waste Safe disposal of mine waste, including tailings, is generally recognized as the single largest environmental challenge facing the mining industry worldwide and a major expense for mining companies.    more» Submarine Tailings Disposal STD is Submarine Tailings Disposal - the disposal of dangerous mine waste into the ocean. This waste disposal is polluting coastal environments at several operating STD mines in the Asia Pacific. It has been imposed on a number of communities in the region without their informed consent.    more» Some observations on the chemistry, toxicity and analysis of mining-related waters The use of cyanide compounds in mining is frequently a controversial issue. Environmental groups often focus on the acutely toxic properties of many cyanide compounds to humans. The mining industry has argued that the dilute cyanide concentrations employed, the methods of use, and the rapid decomposition of these compounds make cyanide extraction a very safe alternative. Clearly the spill of almost two tons of sodium cyanide while being transported to the Kumtor mine, and the associated medical complaints and deaths have caused the public, especially in Kyrgyzstan, to reexamine these claims.    more» Western Province Mine Affected People Continue their Struggle for Justice    more»   Deep sea mining proposals a source of concern for local islanders: Deep sea mining proposals are meeting growing local community concern with the use of untested technologies to mine some of the most biodiverse ocean environments conflicting with traditional tribal groups quest to protect and conserve their ocean resources.    more» Latest Campaign Updates Campaigns : Indigenous 08 May 2008 Porgera operations subject to shareholder concern in Canada: Ipili representatives travel from Porgera mine to seek justice Ipili leaders are raising concerns over the conduct of Barrick Gold's Porgera operation in the PNG Highlands in Canada at the companys' annual general meeting today after concerned shareholders provided them with proxies to attend the event.    more» Campaigns : Mine Waste 27 Apr 2008 Rio Tinto head claims tailings are not toxic Shareholders queries were met with inadequate responses from the Rio Tinto board at their annual general meeting held in Brisbane on 24th April 2008, including the outlandish claim by Paul Skinner that mine tailings dumping into the river from the notorious Freeport mine are not toxic.    more» >> View all Mine Waste Campaign Updates <<

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