Boldaş: Mining cannot be done with a colonial mentality

Boldaş: Mining cannot be done with a colonial mentality

The increasing number of mining sites and dam projects in Bingöl (Çewlig) is causing rapid deforestation across the region. The areas of Kiğı and Kara Cehennem, where gold mining is being pursued, are among the primary sites of forest clearance. Due to its geographic structure, Solar Power Plants (GES) have also been built in the region, further contributing to the destruction of natural areas.   Despite public opposition, the number of project…