Gold Mining: A toxic legacy

Date:

2018-2021

REF:

NIPC/OKA/BOX1(19)

Scope and Content:

Informational leaflet produced by Save Our Sperrins relating to the environmental dangers of a proposed gold mine by Dalradian Gold Ltd. Contains a map of proposed site locations, discussion of gold cyanidation and questions and answers about the impact of goldmining on the Sperrins. Also contains a statement from Finnish Biochemist Jari Natunen, about the environmental impact of toxic leaks from the Kittilä gold mine in Finland.

Collection:

Northern Ireland Political Collection, Fidelma O'Kane,

Copyright Holder:

Save Our Sperrins

Persons:

O'Kane, Fidelma

Keywords:

Environment, Environmentalism, Rural, Activism, Protest, Campaign