ROSIA MONTANA

When you hear about Rosia-Montana you surely know

that it is one of the most important resources of gold, silver and
other rich minerals which contributes to the economy of the
country.

Gold and silver minerals

Also, in this region, in which there are many

mining projects, it exists the risk of the destruction of
the environment because of the cyanide.

Because of this poison, the Romanian Government

announced that they want to sell it, fact which
determined the people against it.

On the other hand, Rosia Montana remains a very

rich resource in our country and is the eldest mine since
it has been firstly used by the Romans in ancient times
and in the Middle Ages by the German migrants.

Roman slaves in
mine

Also, it represents most of the employment in Alba

because it was a really great industry much more than 12
millions euros/ per year.
People working
in the mine

Tourists' tents alongside

locals houses in Roia
Montan during the
FnFest in 2007

Ruins from Rosia

Montana
(Alburnus Maior)