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133 gold mining licenses given across Turkey, says Energy Minister

133 gold mining licenses given across Turkey, says Energy Minister

Energy Minister Dönmez has answered the Parliamentary question of CHP MP Gürer. While he previously said that no mining licenses were given for forest areas, he now says that the related permits are given by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

28 January 2021

Criminal complaint against mining company: ‘It is a crime against humanity’

Criminal complaint against mining company: ‘It is a crime against humanity’

The people of Özkonak town in Nevşehir province have appealed to the International Criminal Court and filed a criminal complaint against the executives of the Canadian Centerra Gold Company on charge of “committing a crime against humanity”.

18 December 2020

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

The positive Environmental Impact Assessment report given for a gold mine in Murat Mountain in the Aegean was previously cancelled by the local court. The Council of State has upheld the cancellation, noting that “no more legal remedies are available.”

'Alamos Gold Should be Evacuated from Ida Mountains'

'Alamos Gold Should be Evacuated from Ida Mountains'

More than 200 people and civil society groups have released an open letter, pointing out that the company's presence in the area continues although its license has expired.

Last Exit Before Cyanide: 'It is Not too Late to Stop Gold Mine in Ida Mountains'

Last Exit Before Cyanide: 'It is Not too Late to Stop Gold Mine in Ida Mountains'

Ida Solidarity Association Chair Akgül has said four million more trees will be cut down on Ida Mountains and added, "Not a single drop of cyanide touched on soil yet."

16 August 2019 Pınar Tarcan

TTB Sends Letter to Canadian Medical Association on Gold Mine in Ida Mountains

TTB Sends Letter to Canadian Medical Association on Gold Mine in Ida Mountains

The TTB has demanded "cooperation" from the Canadian Medical Association against the gold mine project run by the Alamos Gold in Ida Mountains.

Resistance for Ida Mountains is ‘Deep Political Agenda’, Alamos Gold CEO Says

MCCLUSKEY SPEAKS TO REUTERS

Resistance for Ida Mountains is ‘Deep Political Agenda’, Alamos Gold CEO Says

Destructing the nature in Ida Mountains for gold, the Canada-based Alamos Gold company CEO McCluskey has spoken to Reuters. “I believe this whole attack is just an environmental cloak being put over what is really a deep political agenda”, he has said.

‘Great Water and Conscience Meeting’ in Ida Mountains

‘Great Water and Conscience Meeting’ in Ida Mountains

“The Great Water and Conscience Meeting” has been held in Çanakkale today as part of the “Water and Conscience Watch” that the local people and environmental activists have been keeping to protest the mining activities in Ida Mountains since July 26.

‘Only the Judiciary can Stop the Miners in Ida Mountains’

ÇANAKKALE MAYOR GÖKHAN HAS SPOKEN TO BIANET

‘Only the Judiciary can Stop the Miners in Ida Mountains’

Speaking to bianet, Çanakkale Mayor Ülgür Gökhan has said, “In addition to Kirazlı, there are 26 other mining licenses granted in the region so far. When these licences are converted to operating licences one day, they will also destruct the forests.”

2 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

Thousands of Trees Cut in Mount Ida for Gold Mine, People on the Watch

Thousands of Trees Cut in Mount Ida for Gold Mine, People on the Watch

Releasing a statement about the trees cut down in the Mount Ida, the Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture has announced that 13 thousand trees have been cut down, not 195 thousand trees as previously alleged.

‘Is it True That 195 Thousand Trees Have Been Cut Down in Mount Ida?’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Is it True That 195 Thousand Trees Have Been Cut Down in Mount Ida?’

HDP Diyarbakır MP Garo Paylan has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the Kirazlı Gold Mine Project, for which the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources granted a construction permit in March 2019.

Ministry Approves Environmental Impact Report Despite Court Ruling

Ministry Approves Environmental Impact Report Despite Court Ruling

The Ministry of Environment and Urbanization has granted a positive Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Çukuralan Gold Mine. Two previous approvals were suspended and canceled by a court.

10 January 2019 Hikmet Adal

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