Leitrim Councillors unite in battle against gold mining
Yesterday’s meeting of Leitrim County heard the concerns of a number of local Councillors in relation to the negative impact that the issuing of a prospecting licence for gold mining would have on the county. The motion tabled by the six Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillors called on the Minister…
Concerns raised over gold mining in parts of Leitrim
Communities in North Leitrim are reacting in shock to the news that Minister Eamon Ryan has declared his intention to issue prospecting license for base metals such as gold and silver to mining company, Flintridge Resources to engage in mining in a number of areas throughout the county. A…