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Metals mining sector accounts for 40% of toxic chemical releases in the US - EPA says

Ana Komnenic | February 05, 2014 | 8:12 pm Base Metals Precious Metals Europe Copper Gold Iron Ore Silver Zinc 

Releases of toxic chemicals in the US decreased by 12% in 2012, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) most recent Toxic Releases Inventory (TRI) report. The metals mining sector accounts for 40% of the releases of TRI chemicals. Here's...

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