Thread: Swiss village in Alpine valley votes to turns its back on $1.2 billion goldmine

It took me a little too long to figure out that they were talking about a literal gold mine. I think it's time for more coffee.

Originally Posted by jamesrage

In doing so they rejected a windfall of around 40 million Swiss francs (£27 million) over the next 10 years – a veritable bonanza for the 450 inhabitants of the picturesque valley.

That breaks down to about $10,000 US per person per year. That is not a lot of money to compensate for having your idealistic mountain valley community you call home disrupted and potentially ravaged.

I do not blame them, I would likely vote the same way were I in their shoes.

Originally Posted by MKULTRABOY

was there any mention on the life expectancy of the mine?

Seems like I saw 10 years somewhere as the projected life of the project.

Originally Posted by Hatuey

I dream of the day where beautiful green spaces will take precent over ugly ass condos.

When you're living in a tent in a beautiful green space let us all know.