Tuesday, December 18, 2007

What is Sulfide Mining and Acid Mine Drainage?



In April of 2007 Kinross Gold Corporation and Geocom Resources Inc. reported finding a "MASSIVE SULFIDE LAYER" in the Espolon Gold Mine claim in the Futaleufu River Valley. Here are the implications:





“Sulfide mining, like that of the Yellow Dog mining project, may create potentially irreversable environmental damage to the region and lasting health ailments to area residents,” said U.S. Congressman Stupak.





Read more articles about the Kinross Gold / Geocom Resources Espolon Project here: Espolon Gold Mine