‘Worst-case scenario’ must guide decision on Tyrone gold mine, inquiry hears

The public inquiry taking place at the Strule Arts Centre in Omagh (Claudia Savage/PA)

The “worst-case scenario” should be assumed in the decision to grant consent to a controversial proposal to develop a gold mine in Co Tyrone.

The public inquiry into the plan is set to proceed on its third reconvention despite concerns raised on the admission of new information.