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Mining activity protests in Malatya

Overview

In the Hekimhan district of Malatya, Turkey, local residents have launched protests against planned mining activities. Demonstrators blocked a meeting involving company representatives and notary officials, demanding their departure from the area.

Protesters expressed concerns regarding potential damage to forests, wildlife, agricultural lands, and water and soil resources. During the demonstrations, citizens utilized the slogan ‘Hekimhan should not be İliç,’ asserting that preserving life above the ground is more valuable than the minerals located beneath it. The Hekimhan District Gendarmerie Command intervened to provide security and manage tensions until the officials departed.

Entities

Korgan · Malatya · Atatürkçü Düşünce Derneği · Taşzemin · Sol Parti

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Hekimhan residents protest planned mining activities

    Residents in Hekimhan, Malatya, protested against planned mining activities, citing fears of environmental damage to water, soil, and agriculture. Gendarmerie intervened to manage the tension.

  2. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mining drilling in Ordu sparks environmental and livestock concerns

    Environmental groups in Ordu, Turkey, report livestock deaths and water contamination linked to intensive mining drilling operations near the Perşembe Plateau by Taşzemin.

Sources

44malatyahaber.com · malatyaguncel.com · niksardanismend.com · odatv4.com