Lack of Response Forces Minera Cuzcatlán to Appeal
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Lack of Response Forces Minera Cuzcatlán to Appeal

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Paloma Duran By Paloma Duran | Journalist and Industry Analyst - Thu, 11/25/2021 - 14:54

Major productions plans are bringing new investments to Mexico and are expected to increase the country’s annual production. Workers and residents of San José del Progreso in Oaxaca protested to demand the authorization of Minera Cuzcatlán's EIA, since without the permit it cannot continue to operate and more than 1,200 direct jobs could  be lost. In addition, the company announced that it will appeal SEMARNAT's decision to reject its EIA extension.

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Protesters Demand the Authorization of Minera Cuzcatlán’s EIA

Approximately 800 workers from the Minera Cuzcatlán and residents of San José del Progreso, Oaxaca, site where the company operates, protested to demand the authorization of the company's environmental permit (EIA). Without the permit, the mine would have to close, affecting more than 10,000 families who depend on mining.

Minera Cuzcatlán to File An Appeal Against SEMARNAT’s Decision

Minera Cuzcatlán is working with legal advisors to file an appeal to the denial order received from SEMARNAT regarding its request to extend its environmental impact authorization (EIA) for its San José mine in Oaxaca. The company reported it continues to work with the authorities. However, due to the lack of concrete answers, it will use other legal alternatives.

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