Mt Cattlin

Mt Cattlin Mt. Cattlin mine, formerly owned by Arcadium Lithium, now Rio-Tinto. The mine is too close to the town for them not to suppress their dust pollution.

Recent lab tests revealed that the dust are laced with large quantities of carcinogenic heavymetals.

7 June 2026, Dust from Mt Cattlin mine.
08/06/2026

7 June 2026, Dust from Mt Cattlin mine.

4th June 2026, Dust from Mt Cattlin mine
08/06/2026

4th June 2026, Dust from Mt Cattlin mine

29 May 2026Dust from Mt Cattlin mine, when you pull fingers through it glitters with mica.
08/06/2026

29 May 2026
Dust from Mt Cattlin mine, when you pull fingers through it glitters with mica.

7 May 2026, 6 AM Dust from Mt. Cattlin mine.
08/06/2026

7 May 2026, 6 AM Dust from Mt. Cattlin mine.

We've recently had tested rainwater that fell on our hives right after a dusting event from the shutdown Mt Cattlin mine...
14/05/2026

We've recently had tested rainwater that fell on our hives right after a dusting event from the shutdown Mt Cattlin mine, Our health is affected as we were drinking rainwater water from our water tanks. I've ceased from producing and selling of honey. Attached is a sample from the water test report, We've notified the Department of health and the department of environment, as well as the Shire.

If you live in Ravensthorpe, please do not drink rainwater, unless you had it tested and you know it's clean.

Sourced from Google GeminiMine dust can negatively impact bees by causing disorientation, respiratory issues, and even a...
09/07/2025

Sourced from Google Gemini

Mine dust can negatively impact bees by causing disorientation, respiratory issues, and even affecting their brain development and cognitive abilities. The dust can contaminate their food sources, hinder their ability to locate flowers, and introduce toxic metals that are harmful to their health.

Here's a more detailed look at the effects:
Disorientation and impaired foraging:
Mine dust, particularly fine particulate matter, can interfere with bees' ability to smell flowers, making it difficult for them to locate food sources. This can lead to disorientation and stress, impacting their ability to forage effectively.

Respiratory problems:
Bees can inhale mine dust, leading to respiratory issues and potentially damaging their delicate respiratory systems.
Brain development and cognitive impairment:
Studies have shown that exposure to metallic pollution from mines can lead to smaller brain structures (antennal lobes) in bees, impacting their olfactory learning and memory. This can affect their ability to learn and remember foraging routes, navigate, and communicate effectively.

Contamination of food sources:
Mine dust can settle on flowers and other vegetation, contaminating the pollen and nectar that bees collect as food.
Introduction of toxic metals:

Mine dust often contains heavy metals, which can be toxic to bees and accumulate in their bodies and products like honey. This can lead to various health problems and even death.
Reduced colony health:

Overall, the combined effects of mine dust exposure can weaken bee colonies, making them more susceptible to disease and other stressors.

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