RE: novice16 Jun 2019 07:16
Zoros, thank you for that info. Yes, development always comes at a cost. But, if done correctly - clearly Solg/Cascabel are sensitive to this issue hence a Block Cave Type mine plus have always been environmentally conscious. Sadly we live in a (modern) world where survival does depend on earning a penny. No pennies means hardship! Immense improvement of the standard of living for possibly many thousands of Equadorians if mining get's the right signals from a positive constitutional outcome cannot be under estimated.
Equadorians have made many mistakes regarding the environment already. The destruction of vast areas of mangrove forests near Guayaquil for prawn farming was highlighted on BBC just a few days ago. But, we don't necessary have to repeat such destruction and formal mining is their best chance to regulate and score from much needed development. Sincerely hope this pronouncement is "for us", LOL!