Investigation and assessment of potential impacts. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in McArthur River

Made available by the Northern Territory Library via the Publications (Legal Deposit) Act 2004 (NT)."Environmental monitoring undertaken by McArthur River Mine (MRM) has reported elevated concentrations of some metals in aquatic organisms within the mine lease, but also in limited samples from adjacent catchments. The Northern Territory Government (Department of Health, Department of Mines and Energy, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries) determined that an independent review of the MRM monitoring program and its results was required. This review aims to assess potential heavy metal contamination emanating from MRM, as well as determining background levels in the broader region based on existing data. The focus is on potential effects on human health from consumption of affected aquatic species." Executive summaryIntroduction -- Nature and magnitude of risk to human health -- Is contamination attributable to MRM? -- Efficacy of existing MRM monitoring program -- Summary -- References -- Appendix 1-4Includes Document control informatio