Ukraine: Yerystivsky Mining and Processing Plant fined for illegal waste disposal
Summary
Date Reported: 2 Nov 2021
Location: Ukraine
Companies
Ferrexpo plc - Parent CompanyProjects
Yerystivsky mining and processing plant - OperationAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Community: ( Number unknown - Ukraine , Mining , Gender not reported )Issues
Soil pollution , Lawsuits & regulatory actionResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
[Summary translation prepared by Business & Human Rights Resource Center]
Almost UAH 800 million in damages to be paid by Yerystivsky GOK for illegal waste disposal, November 02, 2021
The State Ecological Inspectorate has imposed almost UAH 800 million in damages on Yerystivsky Mining and Processing Plant for unauthorized seizure of about 160 hectares of land in Poltava region to dump waste generated by mining. The violations were discovered during a routine inspection of the company.