Welcome to the James Exchange. This episode is longer—perhaps the longest I have published—so take your time and listen to Mindy and Heidi!

For a deeper dive check out the following links:

Friends of Buckingham: Goldmining

Buckingham Community Bill of RightsLink to petition

James River Natural Community Rights

National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine May 16 Community Engagement:NASAM Community Engagement Watch Party May 16

Local Voices from May 16 recorded by Heidi:Heidi Dhivya Berthoud    Mindy Zlotnick   Marie Flowers  Claire Horan (SELC)   Abhaya Thiele    Kenda Hanuman  Josh Vana 

Aston Bay Mining Company and Buckingham Mining

The Invisible Hand: DocumentaryDiscussion on The Invisible Hand With Heidi and Mindy

Maps:Abandoned Gold Mines in Buckingham

Gold-Pyrite Belt

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