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Activists, groups lash BHP mega-mine

News24.com | October 11, 2011 | 6:32 pm Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Europe Copper Gold Uranium 

Eco-activists and Aboriginal groups on Tuesday condemned Australia's approval of a mammoth BHP Billiton mining pit expansion, warning of an environmental and public health disaster if it goes ahead.

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