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Russia Says Prevented Repeat Arctic Oil Disaster

The May 2020 leak of 21,000 tons of diesel fuel is described as the Arctic’s worst ecological disaster and has been linked to melting permafrost.

Russian Miner Nornickel Pays Record $2Bln Fine for Arctic Oil Spill

Vladimir Potanin, the company's main shareholder, recently said that Norilsk Nickel had "learnt an important lesson" from the catastrophe.

lessons learned

In Russian Arctic, Miner Nornickel Exhibits Green Goal

Arctic's worst polluter aims to transform into an environmentally friendly company.

3 Dead in Russian Mining Giant's Arctic Accident

Three workers died during repair works at a processing plant owned by Norilsk Nickel.

'LESSONS LEARNED'

Nornickel Will Pay Record $2Bln Fine for Arctic Oil Spill

Company says it is “not in its best interests” to appeal the fine.

Russian Magnate Potanin Breaks Wealth Record Despite Pollution Fine

Russia's richest man Vladimir Potanin has set a new wealth record with his fortune passing the $30 billion threshold.

‘THE POLLUTER PAYS’

Nornickel Fined Record $2Bln for Arctic Oil Disaster

Court dismisses company’s attempt to cut compensation claim by 85%.

COCKTAIL OF FLAWS

Arctic Oil Spill: Nornickel Failures, Tank Flaws Caused Catastrophe – Report

A report commissioned by Nornickel said the metals giant failed to investigate warning signs or grasp the consequences of a possible disaster.

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