Public inquiry into £21 billion gold mine proposal reopens amid local tensions

A public inquiry into a £21 billion gold mine proposal near Omagh reopened on April 13 after nine years of local opposition. Residents like Fidelma O’Kane fear the mine will desecrate their cultural landscape, while supporters argue it could bring jobs and economic benefits. The community remains divided as tensions escalate over the project’s future.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia