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Dear members of the European Parliament Read more... about Alexandru Popescu's message in front of the European Parliament

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Dear President-elect Klaus Iohannis,

During the last weeks you said you were preparing to be a mediating and integrating president, a binding element between state and society. In the short time left before you take over this role de facto, your position as leader of PNL (the National Liberal Party) provides you with the opportunity to start applying the values and principles for which Romanians gave you a vote of confidence. Read more... about Certej = Roşia Montană. Ask Iohannis to respect the law

Dear Minister Korodi Attila

Alburnus Maior and the Mining Watch Romania network express their deep concern regarding your statement that: "We have agreed, in principle, that Romania and Canada will identify ways to exchange information on the procedures for environmental impact assessment, in the case of large mining projects". Read more... about Open letter to the Romanian Minister of the Environment

Bang! Ban Cyanide campaign

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#askteamjuncker to #bancyanide at the #EPhearings2014 Read more... about End toxic mines in Europe!

12th of Septembrie 2014, Alba Iulia - “Victor Ponta, the cyanide candidate” is written on a banner displayed by anti-mining activists in Alba-Iulia, as a “welcoming” message for the Romanian prime-minister, present in Alba-Iulia for the National Congress of Social Democrat Party. Read more... about [Ongoing action] Victor Ponta, the cyanide candidate

Historic moment in Rosia Montana. Social movements and campaigns from Spain, Turkey, Finland, Germany, UK, France and Romania joined forces. Read more... about Rosia Montana lives and breathes solidarity!

Cluj-Napoca, 7 august 2014 – One of the worst mining accidents in recent years occurred in Canada where the tailings dam (TMF) of the Mount Polley gold and copper mine failed. Since 4 August, over 10 million cubic meters of water and 4.5 million tons of toxic slurry have been escaping into river and lakes situated in B.C’s Cariboo district. The town of Likely, at the head of Quesnel Lake, is situated near the mine. Authorities have declared a state of emergency. Read more... about A rotten déjà-vu? Two gold mines - one designer

August 6^th 2014, Rosia Montana – Rosia Montana’s City Hall recently announced that it would put in place a new general urbanism plan (PUG), as its predecessor which was adopted in 2002, expired in spring. According to legislation applicable both in Romania and within the EU, the approval procedure for any urbanism plans ensures access to information and public participation opportunities. Read more... about Rosia Montana's new urbanism plans – a new threat for RMGC mine proposal in Romania (TSX:GBU)

PRESS RELEASE - issued by the joint mission of Europa Nostra and the European Investment Bank Institute, arrived in Romania for a mission dedicated to Roşia Montană, listed as one of ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ heritage sites in Europe in 2013, upon nomination made by Pro-Patrimonio Foundation.

"Roşia Montană should become a model of sustainable development in Europe" Read more... about Roşia Montană should become a model of sustainable development in Europe