RE: Rick Rule's Comments On Solg18 May 2025 13:29
I wonder if the chairperson mentioned any of this, in his chat with adikt.
Apart that is with Smith's views miraculously coinciding with adikts.
Low-grade ore and tailings:
The Cascabel mine's low-grade gold, silver, and copper deposits will produce significant amounts of tailings, including rougher tailings and finer mining tailings, which raises concerns about their management and potential environmental impacts.
Tailings dam stability and acidification:
The proposed use of permanent water cover on tailings dams is not considered best practice and could negatively impact the stability of the dams. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential for acidification of the tailings.
Environmental impact:
The mine and the proposed tailings dump could impact local flora and fauna species, and the pre-feasibility study does not analyze the consequences of tailings dam failure.
Consultation and community impact:
There are questions about consultation with communities located near the mine and downstream, and the pre-feasibility study does not analyze the consequences of tailings dam failure, potentially affecting these communities.
Water and electricity:
The mine's impact on water resources and the lack of electricity at the proposed site raise further concerns, as noted by the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.