Cyanide contaminating an iconic river, or rivers of gold for Central Otago? Arsenic poisoning famous pinot noir vines, or growth, jobs and prosperity? A controversial gold mine in Central Otago is dividing a community and country, and highlighting fears about irreversible decisions. Mike White investigates.
This was the front page story this week in the Sunday Star Times and also got picked up by Sunday night’s Three News 6pm program.
https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360780818/poisoning-paradise-gold-mine-set-tear-apart-community-and-country
Across New Zealand, local communities are standing up and speaking out against Fast-tracked mining proposals that would sidetrack community consultation and robust environmental controls. Please visit our Take Action page to learn how you can add your voice to protecting Sams Creek, our water catchment, Te Waikoropupu Springs and our community.
Santana drill site at Bendigo-Ophir. Photo credit -Ollie Bourguignon, Sunday Star Times