Indian court orders closure of copper smelter

The Madras High Court has closed a copper smelter run by Sterlite Industries, after inspectors reported discharge violations and that the Government-granted permit was based on an inadequate EIA, and bending of the rules, reports The Hindu.

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Published 27th November 1998

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