Mojo ♻️<p>Environmental Impact of Gold Mining</p><p>Gold mining can bring severe pollution hazards, including:<br>• Water Pollution – Cyanide & mercury contamination threaten aquatic life & human health.<br>• Air Pollution – Dust and toxic fumes harm air quality & respiratory health.<br>• Soil Degradation – Heavy metals like mercury & arsenic poison the land, harming agriculture & wildlife.<br>• Biodiversity Loss – Destruction of natural habitats leads to extinction of vulnerable species.<br>• Health Risks – Exposure to toxic chemicals causes neurological damage, cancers, and more.<br>• Acid Mine Drainage – Harmful acids leak into water systems, causing long-term damage.</p><p>A stark reminder: The Cadia gold mine has been convicted of breaching dust limits five times between 2021-2023, with one test showing nearly 6x the allowable dust limit. Newmont Corporation has been fined $350,000 in penalties.</p><p>It’s time for stricter regulations and sustainable mining practices!</p><p><a href="https://aus.social/tags/goldmining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>goldmining</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/environmentalimpact" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environmentalimpact</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/pollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>pollution</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/waterpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>waterpollution</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/airpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>airpollution</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/soildegradation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>soildegradation</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>biodiversity</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/healthrisks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>healthrisks</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/sustainablemining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>sustainablemining</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/newmont" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>newmont</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/cadia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>cadia</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/dustpollution" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>dustpollution</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/environmentaljustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>environmentaljustice</span></a> <a href="https://aus.social/tags/fines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fines</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/cadia-gold-mine-newmont-corporation-fined-for-air-pollution/105115918" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/cad</span><span class="invisible">ia-gold-mine-newmont-corporation-fined-for-air-pollution/105115918</span></a></p>