Gold Ridge downstream communities have welcomed the announcement by the Democratic Coalition for Change Government to declare a state of disaster over the Gold Ridge area.
The Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology Samuel Manetoali yesterday declared a state of disaster over the Gold Ridge area, following water threats from the Tailings Storage Facility at the mine site.
Speaking to SIBC News, Gold Ridge Mining Investment Limited (GRMIL) Manager Walton Naezon said downstream communities are pleased with the initiative taken by the national government.
