Up to 400 potentially contaminated cattle from McArthur River Station, owned by the mine, are shot after wandering onto the mine site after floods knock down fencing.
Chief Minister Adam Giles threatens to shut the mine if it does not improve its environmental practices.
Glencore agrees to significantly increase its security bond following pressure from the Northern Territory Government. The amount of the security bond is not publicly disclosed.
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