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Glencore Smelter Investigated After New Dust Complaints

11/1/2025

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On Oct 30, Public Health Sudbury & Districts investigated new dust complaints at Glencore's Falconbridge smelter.
Initial assessments by Public Health Sudbury & Districts indicate the origin is uncertain and the volume is smaller than the September incident.
Glencore has curtailed operations as a precaution and is conducting sampling.
An estimated one cubic meter of dust was discharged during September 24 routine maintenance, affecting local properties.
Public Health advises residents to take precautions until further information is available.

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Story summary

On Oct 30, Public Health Sudbury & Districts investigated new dust complaints at Glencore's Falconbridge smelter.
Initial assessments by Public Health Sudbury & Districts indicate the origin is uncertain and the volume is smaller than the September incident.
Glencore has curtailed operations as a precaution and is conducting sampling.
An estimated one cubic meter of dust was discharged during September 24 routine maintenance, affecting local properties.
Public Health advises residents to take precautions until further information is available.