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New Greek Energy Minister to Revive Helliniko and Skouries Projects

The new government’s Energy and Environment Minister, Costis Hatzidakis, has said that two of Greece’s biggest investment projects that have been stalled or blocked for years, will be immediately revived.   The Helliniko privatization in coastal southeast Athens and the Skouries...

Eldorado to Freeze Investments in Skouries Gold Mine

Eldorado Gold announced on Thursday it would freeze investments in its Skouries gold mine in northern Greece, taking a tough stand in its long standing battle with the government. In September, Eldorado threatened to halt new investment in its Olympias,...

Eldorado Gold Postpones Decision to Suspend Skouries Mine Operation

Eldorado Gold Corp on Thursday said it had decided to temporarily postpone its decision to place its Chalkidiki assets on care and maintenance. The company also said it entered into dialogue with Greece's Ministry of Energy and Environment to develop...

Eldorado Gold Issues Thursday Deadline to Greece for Skouries Mine

Eldorado Gold is ready to suspend the investment in Skouries, if the Greek government does not provide the necessary permits by Thursday. On Monday September 11, the Vancouver-based firm, and Greece’s largest foreign investor, had said that it will suspend...

Worker Dead by Falling Tree in Skouries Gold Mining Site

A contractor employee at the Skouries gold and copper site in Chalkidiki, in northeastern Greece, was struck by a branch from a falling tree Monday, and the accident resulted in fatal injuries. "Our deepest condolences and support go out to...

Skouries Technical Study Approval Gives Green Light for Construction to Recommence

Eldorado Gold Corporation on Monday confirmed that Hellas Gold S.A., a Greek subsidiary of Eldorado, has received from Greece's Ministry of Energy and Environment the approval of the updated Technical Study for the Skouries Project in Halkidiki, Northern Greece. The...

Greek State Council Suspends Skourletis' Decision to Close Skouries Mine

The Council of State temporarily suspended the decision of Greek former Productive Reconstruction Minister Panos Skourletis (August 19, 2015), which recalled the decision that approved the engineering design of the mining facilities in Skouries, as submitted by Hellas Gold,...

30 Greek Protesters Remain Enclosed in Skouries Mine

Miners in Skouries, northern Greece started protesting against the government’s decision to suspend the Hellas Gold construction project in the area. On Monday, some 30 miners locked themselves inside the Skouries mine. Shouting slogans such as “we won’t give up...

Greek Environment Minister Announces Stoppage of Skouries Goldmine Development

Greek Productive Reconstruction, Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis announced on Wednesday that there will be a temporary stop on the ongoing gold mining project in Skouries, northern Greece. "With my decision today, we recall the approval of the technical studies....

Citizen Protection Min: We Might Have Deaths in Skouries If We Don't Act Properly

"People may get killed in Skouries if we don't deal properly with the issue," said Citizen Protection Minister Yiannis Panousis after new clashes between miners and local residents on Sunday resulted in several injuries. Later at night protesters threatened...

'Hellas Gold' and Miners in 'War' with Greek Govt over Skouries Goldmine

Hellas Gold SA (part of Canadian Eldorado Gold Corp.) and the mining workers employed in the company's goldmines in Skouries, Chalkidiki, Northern Greece, appear determined to proceed with legal action against the Greek government, after the latter announced it would...

Council of State Rejects Appeal Against Skouries Gold Mine

The fifth section of the Council of State on Wednesday rejected a joint appeal by 264 residents of Chalkidiki, in northern Greece, against a gold mining project in the area of Skouries. The residents of the area had appealed on...

Thessaloniki: Protest Against Skouries Gold Mine

A peaceful protest march against gold mining in Skouries, which is on the Chalkidiki peninsula, took place in the center of Thessaloniki, Greece on Saturday. The protest march was attended by thousands of people. March protests were also organized all...

Mass Surveillance Of Journalists Due to Skouries Mine Case

Transcripted phone conversations of journalists that work in Greek and foreign media is included in the criminal file of those who are accused for participating in a “criminal organization” in Skouries. According to Eleftherotypia, phone interviews that the members...

Police Riot Officer Shot at Skouries

Three women from Halkidiki, northern Greece, who were arrested following more skirmishes between protesters and police at the Skouries gold mine faced a local prosecutor on May 13. The women, aged 25, 39, and 40, allegedly tried to obstruct one...