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Hungarian Government Takes Control of Company Responsible for Toxic Spill

By Joel ScanlonOct 13 2010

The Hungarian Government is taking control of the MAL Hungarian Aluminium Production and Trade Company. The alumina plant which released a devastating tide of toxic sludge has been responsible for the Parliament approving a bill which would allow the government to take control of private companies in disaster situations.

The alumina plant's toxic sludge reservoir burst last week, killing 8 people and flooding 3 towns. The highly alkaline sludge, created in the production of alumina, also polluted the neighbouring rivers. The hazardous waste burst out of the reservoir on October 4, 2010.

The bill was approved on Monday and the assets of the company have been frozen. The managing director of the company Zoltan Bakonyi has also been detained by the police on suspicion of public endangerment causing multiple deaths. However the government has no plans to nationalize Mal as per Anna Nagy a spokesperson for the cabinet.

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Joel relocated to Australia in 1995 from the United Kingdom and spent five years working in the mining industry as an exploration geotechnician. His role involved utilizing GIS mapping and CAD software. Upon transitioning to the North Coast of NSW, Australia, Joel embarked on a career as a graphic designer at a well-known consultancy firm. Subsequently, he established a successful web services business catering to companies across the eastern seaboard of Australia. It was during this time that he conceived and launched News-Medical.Net. Joel has been an integral part of AZoNetwork since its inception in 2000. Joel possesses a keen interest in exploring the boundaries of technology, comprehending its potential impact on society, and actively engaging with AI-driven solutions and advancements.

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