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Mineral Proiect Invest (MPI Magnesium) reacted to the recent referendum in Rășinari, where locals overwhelmingly opposed mining activities. The company plans to analyze the voting results and discuss future steps internally. The mayor of Rășinari had previously denied MPI's request for a necessary urbanism certificate just days before the referendum. The vote showed 98.43% against mining, with only 35 votes in favor. Radu Petrescu from MPI acknowledged the unexpected intensity of the anti-project campaign online. Although the referendum is consultative, the local administration intends to respect the community's decision. MPI has not yet disclosed its next actions regarding the magnesium project.