Gold mines
Business
Greek Court Rules in Favor of Eldorado Gold
The Council of State, Greece's supreme court on administrative and environmental interest matters, has issued two court decisions in favor of Hellas Gold SA, Eldorado’s subsidiary in Greece, announced the company.
Both decisions concern Hellas Gold’s rights to the use...
Business
Greek Goldmine Workers Want to Continue Mining
The 1,900 miners who work in the goldmines of Hellas Gold in Skouries in Chalkidiki, northern Greece, want to continue their work, despite the new government's pre-election promises to shut down the mines.
According to Greek newspaper "Kathimerini," the Skouries...
Environment
Confrontation Between Protesters and Police in Northern Greece
Tension broke between protesters and police officers in Skouries, northern Greece, on Sunday, November 23.
Residents had gathered in order to protest against the area’s gold mines that are polluting the environment. Greek police used chemicals and stun grenades to prevent the crowd...
Greece
Tension in Chalkidiki Over Gold Mines
Incidents reportedly occurred in Chalkidiki concerning the functioning of gold mines, as mine employees denounced.
The incidents were said to have occurred by Ierissos residents after a demonstration, when they reportedly tried to enter the town hall, where the mayor...