The minister of Energy and Mines, Joel Santos, announced the call for a dialogue between the community and the company Barrick Pueblo Viejo to advance the geological studies necessary to build the tailings dam, ensuring a compensation fair for those affected.
Santos explained that the process will include the Ombudsman and representatives of society to guarantee a mediation effective. Furthermore, he clarified that the violent events that occurred this Wednesday, January 8, did not occur for a evictionbut during an action to guarantee the free transit of technical equipment.
The minister highlighted the relevance of mining sector in economic stability, the generation of foreign currency and its ability to boost the sustainable development of the country.
Finally, he reaffirmed his commitment to the dialogue so that he project advance for the benefit of economic development and social.
