Former B.C. mining exec fined $30K for environmental violations — but First Nation says damage costs far more
The former executive of a now-bankrupt mining company has been fined nearly $30,000 for environmental violations dating back to 2015 — an amount that has led to competing appeals from both sides.
![Former B.C. mining exec fined $30K for environmental violations — but First Nation says damage costs far more](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3719572.1689224337!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/banks-island-mine-site.jpg)
![The Banks Island Gold mine began commercial production in January 2015, and was ordered to cease operations in July 2015. In January 2016, the company filed for bankruptcy. An overhead view of a mine with a pool of water and associated equipment.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3719572.1689224337!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/banks-island-mine-site.jpg)
The former executive of a now-bankrupt mining company has been fined nearly $30,000 for environmental violations dating back to 2015 — an amount that has led to competing appeals from both sides.