Kennecott's pile of crap
UPDATE:Kennecott officials, stung by news stories revealing that the copper giant had covered up dangers to the community posed by an unstable mine waste dump, met with Magna residents last night.
The company now promises to fund an independent engineering review of the ridge of mining waste west of Salt Lake City.
Kennecott engineers have known for years the impoundment could collapse in an earthquake. When Kennecott officials, including former company president and Olympic booster Frank Joklik, learned of the danger, they convinced state regulators to help keep the engineering warnings secret.
Kennecott told residents the modernized waste pile is safe, but acknowledged the old site must be drained further.
Says resident Roni Nielsen:
The wool has been pulled over our eyes big time," "It is a huge concern.
Above: William Lawrence speaks on environmental dangers of the tailings impoundment in Magna.
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