Month: September 2004

Press Release from Alburnus Maior: “They will take the gold and leave the cyanide”

Rosia Montana, Romania – Romania’s Prime Minister Adrian Nastase has reconfirmed his position against Gabriel Resources controversial gold mining development. During an official visit in Alba Iulia, the regional capital close to Rosia Montana, Romania’s Prime Minister declared amongst others: ” . . . the point of view expressed has always been very clear, namely […]

India: Bucket Brigades Monitor Air Pollution Inexpensively

by Justin Kushik and Kielly Dunn Imagine: you step outside to pick up your morning newspaper and the headline reads, “Authorities Claim Local Refinery Complies with Environmental Standards.” As you glance toward the plumes of smoke billowing from the refinery’s stacks, you scratch your head and wonder about the accuracy of the government’s finding. You […]

Romania: Community Group Now Faces Newmont in Mine Fight

Newmont Mining Corporation, the world’s largest gold mining company, recently acquired a 10 percent stake in Canadian company Gabriel Resources’ Rosia Montana project in Romania. Newmont’s financing resuscitates a project that many hoped would be shelved, as Gabriel Resources’ missteps over the past two years appeared to have doomed the project. Global Greengrants Fund has […]

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