News and Opinions
Keep up to date with news and developments about the proposed Roşia Montană mine. The links below lead to interviews with and articles from guest contributors and perspectives on commentary from around the web, including:
- Catalin Hosu on a CNN report about Finnish mining, its positive effect on the local communities and how the Roşia Montană Project could have the same positive impact
- Titus Capilnean on the impact of mining on the supply chain, local suppliers and its contribution to economic development
- Joe Zammit-Lucia on a very significant and welcome shift in mindset around how and why we want to conserve our heritage
- Catalin Hosu on an Eastern and Central European mining potential article in the Mining Journal
- Catalin Hosu on a set of examples from EU member states regarding mineral resource policies and industrial developments
- Catalin Hosu on responsible mining examples from all over the world, featuring Finland, Sweden, New Zealand and the US
- Mike Armitage (Chairman of SRK Consulting) on the Rosia Montana data and sees no evidence of any additional minerals or elements that can be recovered commercially from its ore bodies.
- N. Ishwaran and J. Zammit-Lucia, in a series of four articles (I, II, III, IV), on a constructive approach regarding mining and heritage at Rosia Montana
Why mining in Rosia Montana will be a pillar of sustainable development in Romania
Raluca Besliu’s recent article is typical of the misinformation and misinterpretations being put forward by activists opposing the Roşia Montană gold mine. The project will benefit, not harm, the region.
Modern mining can enhance biodiversity
Given the Roşia Montană gold mine’s established environmental safeguards, the project will “maintain and even enhance the region’s biodiversity,” according to a recent article by the President of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity & Sustainable Development.
Gold – more than just luxury, a life saver
Gold is much more than a luxury item – its use is critically important in fields like medicine and nanotechnology.
RM Gold’s environmental safeguards – ‘Better than best practice’
An interview with Dr. Christian Kunze, Associate Director at AMEC
‘People who are worried about pollution from the mine ought to take half-an-hour to look at the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment. They will find that the plan goes far beyond best international practice.’
Romania: A Balkan Tiger?
An independent US think tank has published a report which states that Romania could become an economic powerhouse – if it allows progressive economic projects like the Roşia Montană gold mine to go forward.
Accountability in activism
Can vehement activism derail a project that a recent poll says is supported by 68% of the Romanian population?
More heat than light in EU debate
By Sean O’Sullivan, Government Relations Officer for the Rosia Montana Gold Project
The objectors, be they MEPs or environmentalists are blaming the wrong people. Mining provides much needed investment to trigger sustainable regional development, wealth creation and environmental regeneration.
The gift of natural resources
An interview with Dr. Corina Hebestreit, the director of Euromines, the representative body for the European mining industry.
‘Resource efficiency isn’t just about trade: it’s about making the very best of what we have, whether it’s sourced in Europe or imported.’
Cyanide, science and society
An interview with Dr. Terry Mudder, a science and engineering consultant and expert on cyanide.
‘To state simply that cyanide cannot be used safely under any circumstances is a falsehood,’ says Dr. Terry Mudder.
Economy and Environment: no compromise in a new era for Romanian Mining
By Dragos Tanase, General Manager of the Roşia Montană Gold Corporation
Jobs, economic growth, the revival of our moribund mining sector – and the highest environmental and safety standards.
That’s what the Roşia Montană project will bring to Romania.