RE: Election12 Apr 2021 10:14
“Guillermo Lasso won Ecuador’s presidential election runoff with 52.5% of the votes, with opponent Andres Arauz conceding defeat. This is a very positive result with Lasso being pro-business and pro-markets. We believe Lasso will be supportive of the mining industry in Ecuador, he has promoted policies that boost investment in the private sector and exploitation of natural resources with environmental responsibility.
Proposals relating to mining within Lasso’s government plan framework include:
To exploit mining resources with the application of international best practices to protect the environment
Regulate the sector to promote legal and responsible mining
Design a plan that maximizes mining benefits while safeguarding environmental well-being
Appoint a Minister of Environment and Water who is concerned with environmental conservation but who will accompany and support the use of non-renewable natural resources.
Promote new concessions, as well as compliance with all regulations for the care of the environment and water sources
Work synergistically between the public and private sectors to develop public policies for economic and environmental development
To present a legal framework with regulations that:
Ensure the growth of the mining sector and care for the environment
Dismantle illegal practices by strengthening border security
Respect intangible zones
Establish criminal liability and obligation to repair and compensate for infringement of environmental quality standards
Source: Guillermo Lasso's government plan“