The RIZA mission on the Aurul accident, Baia Mare, Romania

On Jan. 30, 2000 the collapse of the enclosure dam of the process water impoundment of the metal ore processing plant S.C. Aurul S.A. at Baia Mare, Romania, caused at least 100.000 m3 of water containing high concentrations of cyanide and heavy metals to flow into the small river Lapus. Hence ...