Romania deals major blow to Gabriel Resources gold mine: on hold indefinitely

The lower house had the final say, and it clearly expressed its opposition to the draft law Tuesday with 302 votes against and only one in favour.

For years Romanians have protested against Rosia Montana, which they deem as an environmentally risky project and an even larger problem of political corruption.

The pollution concerns are tied to the company’s planned use of cyanide to extract gold and silver from the ore.

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