2020

Vandals have Destroyed Gates at LVM Mining Sites in South Kurzeme Region

At the mineral extraction sites managed by JSC “Latvia's State Forests” (LVM) in South Kurzeme region, yet unidentified vandals have destroyed safety gates at the mineral extraction site “Liepieni-LVM” in Dunika Rural Territory and “Kociņi” in Grobiņa Rural Territory.

The deposit “Liepieni-LVM” was opened only less than two months ago. The gate at the deposit has been torn out of its hinges, no illegal extraction of mineral materials has taken place.

“At the entrance to the quarry territory, a gate must be set up in order to separate the territory from the entry of unauthorized persons into the high-risk area, as well as to prevent any illegal extraction of mineral materials. Gates to the mining site are equipped with reflective elements so that they are visible both during daytime and in the dark hours and do not pose danger to drivers. There are information signs set up on all quarry territories reminding visitors to observe safety measures while in the quarry territory,” tells Kārlis Volfs, Production Manager of LVM Zemes dzīles.

Information about the damage has been passed to the police. LVM calls for responsibility and compliance with the prescribed safety measures. If you see any illegal or criminal activities in the areas managed by LVM, please immediately inform the police by calling 110.

LVM manages more than 100 mineral extraction sites in the whole territory of Latvia, which are important for the needs of the national economy. Locations have been selected carefully to balance the economic needs of both the company and the state for mineral materials and their mixtures, without posing environmental risks.

LVM calls on everyone to purchase minerals legally, supporting the Latvian economy, fair and transparent development of the industry.