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Report: Nationwide Identification of Hardrock Mining Sites

Report Number
2004-P-00005

Report #2004-P-00005, March 31, 2004

What Was Found

We identified 156 hardrock mining sites nationwide that have the potential to cost between $7 billion and $24 billion total to clean up (at a maximum total cost to EPA of approximately $15 billion).

Report Type
Other