Fiji, May 29 -- Fiji's Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources (MLMR) has enforced its toughest regulatory response to date following a serious environmental breach by Lion One Metals Limited, after untreated wastewater was discharged into the Sabeto River, Nadi on 22 May.

The four-hour spill caused significant fish deaths along a two-kilometre stretch of the river, triggering public outrage and concern among downstream communities.

The breach is being treated as a major violation of environmental standards.

"This incident is a stark reminder that Fiji's mining operations must meet the highest environmental standards. Any breach-intentional or accidental-will attract the strongest penalties permissible by law.

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