A proposed gold mining operation in Buckingham County, VA, first reported in the October 8 issue of ABRA Update, will be the subject of continued deliberation next week. The Buckingham County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission will conduct a joint hearing on Monday,
Mining has a lasting impact
Public weighs in on gold mining in Buckingham
- – The Farmville Herald – 11/2/20
Buckingham – There’s gold in them thar hills
- – The Farmville Herald – 10/21/20
Proposed Gold Mine Could Threaten Buckingham County, James River
A Canadian mining company, Aston Bay Holdings, has been exploring Buckingham County, VA for the establishment of a large, open-pit gold mining operation. Though the company began drilling exploratory holes in 2016, plans for the mine did not come to light until quite recently.