Dominican Rep. court deals Xstrata Nickel mine a major setback
Santo Domingo.- The Superior Arbitration Court (TSA) on Wednesday ordered all government agencies to immediate halt any effort or authorization involving mining at Loma Miranda.
It also set the hearing on an injunction sought by the plaintiffs against the Senate, the Environment Ministry and the Mining Agency for April 2, to halt the exploitation of Loma Miranda, and subpoenaed Xstrata Nickel Falcondo to appear in court.
The Justice and Transparency Foundation (FJT), which filed the request for the injunction, called the Court ruling respectful of the constitutional right to a healthy environment.
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