Some 15,000 people filled the streets of Bucharest in recent days to protest a draft law passed by the government designed to approve Europe's largest gold mining project in Rosia Montana...They contend that the mine's liberal use of cyanide and heavy metals such as mercury will create a major environmental risk. Protesters also accused authorities of trying to sell off Romania’s assets too cheaply...However, not everyone agrees. Hundreds also gathered in Rosia Montana to support the mine's development, arguing that the plan would create jobs and alleviate widespread poverty in the area...Activists see the draft law as a threat to fundamental rights set forth in the Romanian judicial system. For example, the draft law would permit forced expropriation of land, which would violate the individual right to property...The special parliamentary committee has been set up to debate the proposed mining project and issue a report by Oct. 20. A vote in both chambers of the Romanian parliament will follow. [Refers to Gabriel Resources]