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Legal action likely for mining giant over lead emission levels

Source: Lateline
Published: Friday, April 11, 2008 12:00 AEST
Expires: Friday, May 9, 2008 12:00 AEST

Dangerous lead levels have been found in one in 10 children in Mount Isa after decades of mining. A Health Department report due out within weeks will confirm the lead levels are above world health standards.

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