Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Mount Polley tailings dam failure
In August 2014, the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley mine failed, releasing mine waste and water into the surrounding environment. The incident resulted in investigations, protests, concern among members of the Secwepemc Nation, operational suspension, and continuing debate about mine-waste safety and environmental accountability.