Event in Şapçı to address opposition to gold mining in Thrace
A public information event opposing gold mining and processing in Thrace will take place in Sapes on November 21, organised by the Interprefectural Committee of Rhodope and Evros against gold mining and metallurgy.
The event will be held at the Sapes Gymnasium Auditorium, with Triantafyllos Papadakis, president of the Technical Geotechnical Chamber of Greece (GEOTEE) in Thrace, serving as the main speaker.
The initiative is supported by the municipalities of Maroneia-Sapes, Alexandroupoli, Arriana and Komotini.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OVER PROPOSED MINING PROJECTS
During the event, speakers will examine the potential environmental and economic consequences of gold mining projects in Sapes and Perama in the Evros regional unit.
The organisers warn that the proposed mining activities could threaten Thrace’s natural resources and productive sectors, raising concerns about environmental pollution and the long-term impact on local communities.
CALL FOR CANCELLATION OF MINING CONCESSIONS
The organisers aim to inform and mobilise local communities while calling for the permanent cancellation of mining concessions granted to the mining company.
They also advocate a model of sustainable development that prioritises environmental protection, the interests of local residents and the well-being of future generations.
Protecting the region’s land and water resources is among the central themes of the initiative, according to the organisers.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at the Sapes Gymnasium Auditorium.
