George Burns, chief executive of the Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold, said enough accommodation had been reached over the issue of outstanding licences to allow “constructive talks” with the government over its future in the country. Most in the capital on Thursday had travelled overnight on coaches from northern Greece, where Eldorado operates two goldmines. “We are not going to stop claiming the sacred right to work.”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Miners outside the environment ministry in Athens. Earlier this month the Vancouver-based firm gave the government until 22 September to issue the permits, saying it would suspend operations if the deadline wasn’t met. The Canadian company has agreed to enter an arbitration process to settle differences with Greek authorities including compliance with environmental regulations.

Source: The Guardian September 21, 2017 14:33 UTC