Mineral resources under Marienburg? CDU concerned about possible drilling

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Companies may now drill for critical raw materials such as lithium and manganese in large parts of Lower Saxony. The permit area 'Hannover-Süd' includes Marienburg, the filming location for the Amazon Prime series 'Maxton Hall'. The CDU is calling for a protection status for tourism interests.

The search for critical raw materials is gaining momentum in Lower Saxony. Companies are permitted to drill for mineral resources such as lithium and manganese across large parts of the state. The newly approved permit area 'Hannover-Süd' covers a vast region and includes the historic Marienburg.

Marienburg is known as the filming location for the successful Amazon Prime series 'Maxton Hall', which is popular among tourists and fans. The CDU parliamentary group in the state legislature has expressed concerns about potential drilling at this site. It is specifically calling for a protection status to safeguard tourism interests and avoid disruptions from geological explorations.

There are no concrete plans for drilling at Marienburg yet, but the expansion of permit areas is sparking discussions on balancing raw material security with cultural preservation.

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