Was the mine safe for human health?
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October 2004
WHO AND MINAMATA INSTITUTE CONCLUDE THERE IS NO HEAVY METAL POISONING IN BUYAT BAY
The Final Report says “the hair mercury levels are similar to those in the Japanese population,” “the mercury levels in the fish were within normal range”, “both of the areas are not polluted by cyanide”, and “both of the people living in these areas are not polluted to the toxic levels by the metals”, referring to the 17 metals tested.


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World Health Organization Final Study Results

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