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Suriname confirms cyanide and heavy metal contamination in Saramaccarivier
PresidencyLO·SR·1 day ago
The Surinamese government has formally assigned liability to state-owned mining company Grassalco for chemical spills causing significant fish mortality. It remains unclear what specific remediation measures or financial penalties will be imposed on the entity. The move signals a shift toward stricter environmental accountability for state-run industrial operations.