Green Artvin Association in Ankara

Controversial mining work halted in Artvin after meeting with PM

Work to construct a mine in Artvin's Cerattepe district has reportedly been halted until the judicial process is completed, following a Feb. 24 meeting between a delegation from the district and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu.

"Mining works in Cerattepe have been halted. The completion of the judicial process will be awaited," prime ministry sources have said.