Barrick Gold Inc. was penalized for repeatedly discharging toxic mine waste into a stream that feeds the Similkameen River.

"High concentrations of cobalt can result in reduced growth and emergence and reproductive effects in aquatic invertebrates, ...

A mining company has been handed a $114,750 penalty for repeatedly sending cobalt-laced waste into a B.C. river at levels as high as 7,000 per cent above legal limits. On 17 days spanning 2021 to ...