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Welcome to The Sperrins: Mining, Power & Community in Northern Ireland

A podcast examining the realities behind a proposed goldmine and the decisions shaping one of Ireland’s most contested landscapes.

From the heart of the Sperrin Mountains, this series follows the intersection of mining, political power, and community experience, unpacking what happens when global demand meets local lives.

Through in-depth conversations, we explore:

the public inquiry process and who it really serves
the environmental and health risks of extractive industry
the voices of those living with the consequences
the wider questions of accountability, transparency, and justice

This is a story about how decisions are made, who bears the cost, and what is at stake for communities, land, and future generations.

If you’re interested in environmental justice, planning systems, or the realities behind large-scale development, this podcast offers insight, clarity, and lived experience from the ground.

For the air we breathe, the water we drink, the earth that supports us and the health of community now and for generations to come we hold the line.

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🎙️ Public Inquiry Podcast – Day 2

⚖️ NIEA late evidence accepted by the PAC
🗂️ Decision based on SOC + rebuttals, not new material
⏱️ Ongoing concerns around time + fairness
📊 Key details still unclear across the project
☣️ Cyanide question not going away

👉 Daily updates from inside the inquiry
📢 Follow & share to stay informed

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🎙️ Public Inquiry Podcast – Day 2

⚖️ NIEA late evidence accepted by the PAC
🗂️ Decision based on SOC + rebuttals, not new material
⏱️ Ongoing concerns around time + fairness
📊 Key details still unclear across the project
☣️ Cyanide question not going away

👉 Daily updates from inside the inquiry
📢 Follow & share to stay informed