The flooded Mataura River rips past the former Mataura paper mill. Photo: Stephen JaquieryThe potentially dangerous chemical being stored in the former Mataura paper mill will not be moved any time soon after a deal to move the dross was turned down. A "handshake deal" was made with concerned parties last week, but Gore District Council (GDC) mayor Tracy Hicks said today the Rio Tinto board turned it down. When wet, the substance is capable of generating ammonia gas, which could be harmful to human health or the environment. Taha went into liquidation and its principals left NZ for Bahrain during mediation in the Environment Court with the Council.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 12, 2020 01:07 UTC