VOICED : Romanians take to streets to block gold

The transcript discusses the protests against the Rosia Montana gold mine in Romania, highlighting the government's controversial support for the project. It covers the legal concerns raised by the creation of special laws favoring the Canadian company Gabriel Resources, which plans to use large amounts of cyanide for gold extraction. The environmental and social impacts, including job creation and potential pollution, are debated. The public's reaction is strong, with accusations of government duplicity, and the Prime Minister's suggestion to drop the project is pending a parliamentary decision.

What motivated Bogdan to join the protests against the Rosia Montana project?

• His past experiences with Communism

• His desire to support the government

• His interest in gold mining

• His fear of environmental damage

What is the main legal issue with the Rosia Montana project?

• The project violates international mining laws

• A special law was created to favor one company

• The project is funded by illegal means

• The project lacks government approval

How much cyanide is expected to be used annually in the Rosia Montana project?

• 1,200,000 tons

• 120,000 tons

• 12,000 tons

• 1,200 tons

What is the main concern of environmentalists regarding the Rosia Montana project?

• The irreversible damage to Roman-era mining galleries

• The increase in local traffic

• The pollution of nearby rivers

• The destruction of local wildlife

What is the current status of the Rosia Montana project as per the Prime Minister's statement?

• The project has been approved

• The project will be dropped quickly

• The project has been canceled

• The project is on hold until November