Mining giant Rio Tinto 'sorry for alarm' as authorities search for tiny radioactive capsule missing in Western Australia
Trucks travel along an access road at the Gudai-Darri iron ore mine, operated by the Rio Tinto Group, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia in June 2022. Photo: Carla Gottgens/Bloomberg via Getty Imagesapologized Monday as authorities in Western Australia searched for a tiny radioactive capsule that went missing in the vast Australian state.was issued across parts of W.A.
It was discovered to be missing on Jan. 25 when the gauge was unpacked for inspection and emergency services were notified. Authorities"Upon opening the package, it was found that the gauge was broken apart with one of the four mounting bolts missing and the source itself and all screws on the gauge also missing," perAn image of the capsule next to an Australian 10-cent coin. Photo: Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Western Australia.
"Exposure to this substance could cause radiation burns or radiation sickness. ... Risk to the general community is relatively low, however, it is important to be aware of the risks," the statement added.We are taking this incident very seriously.
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