Opponents of proposed Co Tyrone gold mine walk out of a consultation event

Dozens of objectors took part in a short peaceful protest outside the Dalradian consultation near Rouskey in Co Tyrone on Saturday.

The Canadian firm wants to build a processing plant which will use cyanide to extract gold from ore mined locally.

Some residents are bitterly opposed to the plan on health and environmental grounds.

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