This story does a good job of illustrating one of the scarier aspects of mining. 

A bunch of fish died in August near a gold mine north of Juneau. Months later, state officials and the mining company have no idea what killed the fish. https://www.northernjournal.com/months-after-fish-died-near-an-alaska-mine-state-regulators-and-the-mines-owner-still-dont-know-what-killed-them/?ref=northern-journal-newsletter

This is a tragic example of the environmental risks associated with mining activities. It's crucial for mining companies to prioritize environmental protection and transparency to prevent such incidents in the future.