Residents in the central west of New South Wales, Australia near the Cadia gold mine, the second-largest in the country, are expressing serious concerns about potential contamination from mining operations. In March 2018, part of the Northern tailings dam wall collapsed, one of the largest industrial disasters of its type in Australia. According to media reports, many community members have reported health issues and elevated levels of heavy metals in their bodies, which they believe stem from dust and water contamination linked to the mine. Despite the lack of definitive evidence connecting the mine to health problems, local residents are advocating for better regulatory oversight and transparency regarding environmental impacts. ⁠ ⁠ Newmont Corporation, the mine's owner, has recently filed a submission to continue mining at Cadia until at least 2050, a move the mining giant says will expand the gold mine's footprint in the area. Residents have raised concerns about the current and fu...