China images 2010 | 2010-12-31 08:53 Shenzhen Daily |
Mine pollution The Zijinshan Copper Mine after a waste water leak in Shanghang, Fujian Province, on July 3. The leaked waste water went straight into the Tingjiang River, causing severe pollution that killed at least 1,890 tons of fish. The owner of the mine, Zijin Mining Group, the country’s largest gold producer, was suspected of attempting to bribe journalists to cover up the leak. Wang Dongming/CFP | |