Costa Rican Seeks to Re-Legalize Open-Pit Mining
In a move that has sparked debate over economic potential and environmental risks, President Rodrigo Chaves announced Wednesday that his government plans to re-legalize open-pit mining. The practice, banned in 2010, has long been at odds with Costa Rica’s reputation as a global environmental leader. “We are sitting on a gold mine,” Chaves declared during …
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