Focusing on the threat mining can be to the water sources in the Dominican Republic, environmentalists announce new actions to raise awareness among the general public.
At a time when the price of gold is at a record high, the Abinader administration has acted to favor authorizing new exploitations. This includes the construction of a second dry tailings facility in Sanchez Ramirez to enable the continuing of mining of the Barrick Gold operation.
Likewise, President Luis Abinader administration has said that the Ministry of Environment has authorized an environmental impact study to determine whether the exploitation permits will be given to the Goldquest that is behind the exploitation of gold in San Juan de la Maguana, a farming area. The company that seeks to obtain the permits argues the mine will be an underground one and will use rainwater for its operations.
Mining exports are up this year, putting pressure on the government to expedite the permits.
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El Dia
9 October 2025