NSW Health Probe Finds No Definitive Evidence of Health Impacts from Cadia Gold Mine Emissions

A NSW Health investigation into dust exposure from the Cadia gold mine in Australia found no definitive evidence of health impacts among 14 volunteers. While some participants had slightly elevated levels of arsenic and mercury in their blood, the levels were not considered a health risk and were likely due to dietary intake. The investigation also found heavy metals in rainwater samples, but the levels were within acceptable limits. The mine's owner, Newmont Mining, pleaded guilty to breaching air pollution regulations and was fined earlier this year.