The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is investigating a formal complaint regarding hazardous substances being released into the Sabeto River affecting marine species, and residents within proximity to the Sabeto River are discouraged to use the river until further notice from the Ministry.<\/p>\n
A video sent to fijivillage News shows dead fish and eels in the Sabeto River.<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Environment confirms they received communication from Lion One Limited, confirming that water had been discharged from their containment ponds.<\/p>\n
They say preliminary information from the company indicates the presence of slightly elevated copper levels in the released water.<\/p>\n
The Ministry says the company further stated that the potential environmental impact is confined within the Special Mining Lease (SML) boundary and has not extended further downstream.<\/p>\n
After fijivillage News raised the question over the weekend regarding the incident, the Ministry confirmed that a message was conveyed by a concerned citizen who had come across the Turaga ni Koro\u2019s post on social media.<\/p>\n
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