The proposal for Miller Argent to create an open cast mine in Nant Llesg near Rhymney is causing a stir among local communities.
The Green Valley Alliance is fighting the motion saying that the negatives vastly outweigh the positives of creating 260 new jobs for the community.
They have claimed in a report that the mine will cause a loss of £28 million to the local economy.
Mitchell Field employs 140 people at Richards and Appleby Ltd in Rhymney and said, “the evidence we have found from looking at similar mines across the UK indicates the impact of a mine like this would not just be on people’s quality of life and health.
“It would also have a significant effect on the environment and the long term economic future of the area.
Protestors against the open cast mine in Rhymney.
