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Sperrins' priests voice fears over mining proposals

Priests in the Sperrins have warned that blasting associated with Dalradian’s proposed gold mine could devastate the Catholic faith community in the area by disturbing sacred burial sites and damaging the strutural integrity of historic churches.

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Thu 10 Sep 2026 13:10
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