Santo Domingo.- GoldQuest Mining Corp., responsible for the Romero Project in the province of San Juan, Dominican Republic, announced that it has received the official Terms of Reference (ToR) from the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, marking the formal start of the final phase of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a crucial milestone to obtain the environmental license necessary for underground operation.
The receipt of the ToR allows GoldQuest to begin comprehensive environmental studies, ensuring compliance with the highest international standards in environmental protection and community relations.
“From this initial stage of Environmental Studies, we are committed to working hand in hand with communities, in a transparent and participatory manner, so that their voices are heard at every stage of the process. Our objective is to generate the greatest possible benefits for the families and communities of San Juan, while significantly minimizing environmental risks,” said Luis Santana, CEO of GoldQuest.
GoldQuest also reported that it will formally work with the Academy of Sciences of the Dominican Republic, highlighting the company’s willingness to ensure that the study is carried out in compliance with current regulations and under the highest standards of scientific integrity, generating trust among institutions, communities, and Dominican society.
In parallel, the company has initiated the process of hiring a highly prestigious international environmental consulting firm, which will lead the preparation of the EIA, in collaboration with a team of qualified Dominican environmental professionals.
The Romero Project is conceived as a state-of-the-art underground mine, designed to produce a copper concentrate containing gold and and silver, through flotation processes without the use of polluting chemicals. It will include cutting-edge technology, process water recycling, strict environmental controls, and high standards of operational efficiency and safety. The comprehensive infrastructure plan includes the construction of an access road, a processing plant, fiber optic facilities, and a 69 kV power line connected to the national electrical system.
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