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Esquel, Argentina Rejects Mining Proposal
Monday, March 24, 2003
In a referendum held March 23, 2003, residents of a town in Argentina's pristine Patagonian region declared a resounding "no" to gold mining. In an 80 percent majority-- out of a 75% turnout-- the citizens of Esquel (population 30,000) voted against a proposal by Meridian Gold to dig an open-pit gold mine less than 7 kilometres from their town. "The Esquel community has expressed its ...
Argentina, Meridian Gold
Meridian Gold's Toxic History in the USA
Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Mines owned or run by Meridian Gold have created serious toxic pollution in at least three locations in the United States. One of the largest emitters of atmospheric mercury in the US is the Jerritt Canyon Mine in Nevada, which was part-owned by Meridian until its recent sale. This mine emits more than 10 times the amount of mercury released by a typical US power plant. The tailings facility at Jerritt Canyon has been leaking since it was constructed in the 1980s.

Idaho, Nevada, Meridian Gold
Local Citizens, Ancient Forests in Argentina Threatened by Meridian Gold
Sunday, February 23, 2003
The newest and largest gold mine of the century is in Argentine Patagonia, and Vancouver-based Meridian Gold wants it badly. The local population, however, is largely opposed to the project, and will be taking it to a plebiscite on March 29th. The open pit mine will be located only 7 kilometres from the beautiful city ...
Argentina, Newsletter 11: Winter 2002-2003, Meridian Gold

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