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Part A: Complete the following table. I The summaries you write for the tables should be 2-3 sentences long. Be sure to complete any research necessary to help you to understand the information presented on the sites (e.g., unfamiliar terms or health problems associated with certain contaminants, etc.) Site name Site location Type(s) of mining related process(es) (e.g., refining, mining, processing, etc.) Desired mineral resource(s) Contaminant(s) of concern Brief description/summary of environmental, health, and/or safety threats Brief summary of actions taken to access and/or clean up so far RT B: Answer the follow-up questions. a. Remember that all mines have a lifespan. The Faro mine began production in 1969 and closed in 1998. Remediation and monitoring began immediately upon closure and is ongoing. Please reflect on the lifespan of this mine as compared to the lifespan of the remediation required in this area. of the questions commonly asked when referring to mining disasters, mine closures monitoring is, who is responsible, what are their responsibilities and for how long? Faro mine has an estimated clean up and monitoring bill expected to be close to 1 on dollars at completion. The Federal government and taxpayers will be responsible t. do you think should have to pay for the clean up and restoration of this mine? oin mind that three companies in total ran and profited from this mine. If a pany declares bankruptcy, how can they still be held responsible for the clean-up? uld they be? C. What are some of the risks associated with the waste rock and tailings pond to human health? Consult these two resources to help you answer this question: Zinc Fact Sheet Lead poisoning and health O O
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