Nghe An discovers more mineral waste dumps on the mountain
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| (Baonghean.vn)- After the dam containing tin ore sludge on Lan Toong mountain, Chau Thanh commune, Quy Hop district, of Nghe Tinh Non-ferrous Metal Joint Stock Company broke, authorities discovered many other illegal waste dumps and wastewater reservoirs located on the mountain top. Photo:Nhat Lan - Duc Chuyen |
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| The dumping site is located precariously on top of Lan Toong mountain of Nghe Tinh Non-ferrous Metal Company. |
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| Wastewater overflowing from the dump |
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| The stream under the newly discovered dumping site has become a dead stream. |
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| The forest area near the dump is in disarray due to landslides and waste flowing everywhere. |
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| A makeshift, undesigned tailings pond was discovered after the dam break. |
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| Drawing of mining area and location of tailings dams according to project planning |
Nhat Lan - Duc Chuyen






