Russian mining firm fined for environmental breaches in Levy Uly River valley

Stroymontazh DV LLC, a company developing a local deposit in Nikolayevsky District, is facing penalties for environmental violations. Problems were identified at its extraction site in the Levy Uly River valley, including improper waste handling and unauthorized parking of heavy machinery. Inspectors found tractors and vehicles parked outside designated zones. Fuel and lubricants were stored without proper covers or pallets. Waste was also improperly handled and stored at the site. Additionally, the company misused the waterbody’s protective shoreline zone, prompting prosecutors to take action to protect aquatic biological resources.

The company responded by allocating a dedicated parking area for vehicles. It also moved fuel and lubricants to a warehouse and installed waste management containers. An employee involved in the violations received disciplinary action.

This case follows another recent incident in Khabarovsk, where a timber processing company was caught polluting the air. Stroymontazh DV LLC has addressed the violations by improving storage and waste management practices. Officials from the company remain under scrutiny, with prosecutors pursuing accountability for environmental breaches. The case highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to prevent industrial harm to local ecosystems.