Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Missing radioactive capsule found on roadside in Western Australia after week-long search

Article Title: Missing radioactive capsule found on roadside in Western Australia after week-long search

Article Excerpt: "...A missing radioactive capsule used in Rio Tinto ’s mining operations that sparked a radiation alert in Western Australia has been found. The stainless steel 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) by 8 millimeters device is part of a gauge used for measuring the density of iron ore feed and fell off the back of a truck operated by a specialist third party. The capsule was reported missing following a 1,400-kilometer journey through a rural region. The gauge was being taken to a specialist center in Perth for repair..."

Reference Source: www.cnbc.com