Dominican Republic Halts Copper-Gold Project Amid Environmental Protests

Published: May 6, 2026 11:41
On May 5, the Dominican Republic halted GoldQuest Mining ’s Romero copper-gold project following environmental protests over water risks. The decision highlights rising regulatory and social constraints on mining approvals in Latin America. This could delay new copper supply coming online.

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On May 5, the Dominican Republic halted GoldQuest Mining ’s Romero cop - Shanghai Metals Market (SMM)