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Water study calls on Xstrata to up environmental standards

A WATER report has found lead and other heavy metals in Queensland’s Mount Isa waterways pose little risk to human health but has recommended Xstrata implement additional methods to help improve its environmental performance at its Mount Isa Mines operation.

Lauren Barrett
Water study calls on Xstrata to up environmental standards

The lead pathways study found Mt Isa’s drinking water complied with Australian drinking water guidelines, while recreational activities, such as swimming and boating, were able to take place in the Leichhardt...

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