"BEA Mountain initially promised to open pit mining but later switched to underground mining. This change has caused significant disruptions, including blasting operations that result in shaking and potential structural damage to homes".
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THE IMPACT OF MINING ON GENDER, CLIMATE, AND ECONOMIC LIVELIHOODS IN WEAJUE COMMUNITY
The case of Weajue community in Grand Cape mount
"BEA Mountain initially promised to open pit mining but later switched to underground mining. This change has caused significant disruptions, including blasting operations that result in shaking and potential structural damage to homes." Residents have repeatedly requested relocation due to the dangers associated with underground mining; however, BEA Mountain has been non-committal, citing the high costs of relocating over 1,000 households.