He finds a gold mine in his garden and the State confiscates the find: “Everything underground is his property”
The deposit could contain up to 150 tons of gold, which would make it one of the largest discoveries in France.
You can find many unusual things in gardens, but stumbling upon a treasure worth millions of Dollars isn’t exactly common. Michel Dupont, a 52-year-old farmer from Auvergne, accidentally discovered a gold deposit on his land valued at 4 billion Dollars. This discovery stands as one of the most significant finds in French history.
However, Dupont’s joy was short-lived, as the government soon informed him that everything found beneath his garden legally belongs to the state. The discovery occurred while Dupont was walking along a stream on his farm and noticed a strange shimmer in the water. He dug into the soil and found several fragments of gold.
All the gold belongs to the state
Once Dupont realized there were large amounts of gold in his garden, he began to spread the word. However, he didn’t expect that members of the government would also catch wind of the news. Officials visited the property to inform the farmer about the temporary suspension of all mining activities.
According to French law, the subsoil does not belong to the landowner, but to the state. Therefore, Michel Dupont cannot begin mining operations on his own initiative.
Before the government starts excavating the property to thoroughly assess the total amount of gold present, several studies must be conducted to measure the environmental impact, as required by natural heritage protection regulations.
The primary goal is to prevent any kind of damage to the ecosystem, especially in rural areas or those with high ecological value.
Difference of opinion
Given the scale of the discovery, there has been a wide range of opinions on how the deposit should be handled. On one hand, environmental groups have voiced concerns about the potential negative effects of mining on the environment.
On the other hand, some people believe that all that gold should be used to boost the region’s wealth.“We love our countryside for its peace and quiet,” said one resident. “I hope all of this doesn’t disrupt our everyday lives,” added a local.
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