新西兰居民抗议拟建的金矿, 由于环境问题而进行司法审查.
New Zealand residents protest a proposed gold mine over environmental concerns, with a judicial review set for September.
据报道, 新西兰金湾居民抗议澳大利亚公司"鱼黄金"在萨姆斯溪 (Sams Creek) 拟建的金矿. 他们称此举可能会对Te Waikoropupū Springs和Arthur Marble Aquifer造成环境危害.
Residents of Golden Bay, New Zealand, are protesting a proposed gold mine at Sams Creek by Australian firm Siren Gold, citing environmental risks to the Te Waikoropupū Springs and Arthur Marble Aquifer.
活动人士已将自己锁定在钻井设备上, 反对勘探钻探, 他们说缺乏社区同意并构成化物,地震活动和大雨的威胁.
Activists have locked themselves to drilling equipment, opposing exploration drilling they say lacks community consent and poses threats from cyanide, seismic activity, and heavy rainfall.
批评者质疑采矿许可申请的有效性, 而Siren Gold则坚持该项目处于早期阶段,需要多年的额外批准, 并继续致力于负责任的发展和对话.
Critics challenge the validity of the mining permit application, while Siren Gold maintains the project is in early stages, requires years of additional approvals, and remains committed to responsible development and dialogue.
司法审查计划于9月举行.
A judicial review is scheduled for September.