"The resulting environmental racism, devastation and pollution that mining brings to the land disproportionately affects Indigenous and other marginalized communities in Canada." - Sarah Perry

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"Asbestos, Quebec, was given its name in 1884 when a post office was established beside what was then the small Jeffrey-Webb mine, simply because that’s what was there..." - @historiamagoria.bsky.social

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Our next Extended Mine Tour takes place on October 3rd at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, a fantastic chance to explore deeper into the mine.
Visit: apedale.co.uk/see-and-do/ext…
Our regular tours run every weekend, no need to book in advance!
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