Lundin’s mining operations disturbed an estimated 35 hectares of land in 2022
Mining removes topsoil, which hinders vegetation growth in the future1. Even rehabilitated areas can take around 70 years to restore climax species and composition2. Mine closures often lead to water pollution with heavy metals, rendering soil inf...
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