Expert Inspection Ordered Against Mining Drilling in Ordu
As a court-appointed expert examination of drilling operations on Perşembe Plateau continues, citizens are keeping vigil in the area.
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A court-appointed expert inspection has been conducted on Ordu's Perşembe Plateau in a bid to halt mining drilling operations. Local residents continue keeping vigil at the site in opposition to the excavation work. CHP parliamentarians have also voiced strong objections to the operations.
Citizens, concerned that the drilling will cause environmental damage, chanted "We will not allow plunder." Provincial governorate officials are expected to issue a decision following the inspections. Residents expressed particular concern over the protection of agricultural land and water resources in the area.
Mapping work has been completed and results are expected to be announced shortly.