Mining giant Rio Tinto apologizes for sparking radiation alert after losing device in Australia
Publishing timestamp: 2023-01-30 09:26:02
Summary
Rio Tinto, one of the world's biggest mining firms, has apologized after a small radioactive capsule used in its operations was lost and caused a radiation alert in Western Australia. Emergency services warned people to stay five meters away from the device if spotted, but said the risk to the public was low. Rio Tinto has launched an investigation into how the incident occurred and has offered its full support to authorities in the search for the missing device.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/30/rio-tinto-apologizes-for-radiation-alert-after-losing-device.html