Alaskans to Commemorate Anniversary of Mount Polley Mine Disaster as Similar Accidents Predicted to Increase

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By Judith LavoieJul 30, 2015, 1:00 pm150 ptsTrending
One year after 24 million cubic metres of mine sludge and water swept into rivers and lakes below Imperial Metal’s Mount Polley mine in B.C., Southeast Alaskans will gather to commemorate the tailings pond breach and bless the Stikine River. Those at the Aug. 2 gathering in Wrangell, where the salmon-rich…

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