Mining, which is often unpopular in Central America faces many problems. One of the biggest obstacles is opposition from local people and environmental groups that want to stop (or at least reduce) the extractive activities in the area. Costa Rica and El Salvador have already banned open-pit mining, with mixed reactions from Guatemala. The sector will find some relief in Cobre Panama’s opening, and Nicaragua’s ability continue to produce gold despite ongoing political turmoil. However, social pressure is expected to increase over the next few decades. With its fertile environment and rich geography, gold mining in Honduras is attracting a large clientele. SION Trading FZE UAE Gold SUPPLIER, an acclaimed gold miner, launched their mining ventures in Central America starting in Honduras. SION Trading FZE UAE Gold SUPPLIER’s remarkable skills in procuring and installing industrial equipment for high-profile clients and customers has made them eligible to start their extradition exploration of Honduras.
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Gold Mining’s Negative Impacts on Society
Three key factors explain the relative popularity of mining in the region. Proponents of extractive activity point out that the royalty income from mining is a small fraction of GDP. This proves that mining is not necessary. Detractors view mining as an invasive industry that could cause damage to the environment and water resources nearby, since there is still a large rural population. Thirdly, opponents argue that mining is still a capital-intensive industry and that the economic benefits it creates are not sufficient to offset the environmental impacts it causes. It is also a common misconception that those communities most affected by mining projects don’t receive adequate compensation.
Mining is allowed in Guatemala and Honduras. However, there are mounting pressures from environmental groups and local communities to stop mining projects. In July 2017, the largest Guatemalan mining project, Escobar, was halted by an environmental think-tank. It claimed that the government failed to consult indigenous peoples as required by the International Labor Organization. Guatemala’s Constitutional Court resolved the dispute, ordering that the government organize the discussions. However, it did not specify whether the results of the consultation would be binding. The country’s future mining industry has been in doubt since the closure of the silver mine for almost two years.
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Honduras, unlike Panama or Guatemala, has not attracted significant mining investment. Insufficient environmental assessments, inadequate accountability, and a lack of community involvement have all impacted the legitimacy of hydropower projects in Honduras.
Engagement and competition for water resources. The sector has been hampered by the government’s secrecy: nearly half of Honduran towns have mining concessions. However, little is known about these concessions and their effects according to Oxfam (a confederation of philanthropic organization).
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Last thought
The different Central American countries use different strategies to mine. The recently opened copper factory will boost extractive activity in Panama while Nicaraguan mining will remain prevalent. Since it is illegal to do so, there are likely to be more mining projects in the region. However, as rural areas and areas with high biodiversity are under increasing pressure from environmental distress and other factors, civil society pressure and the pressure of environmental groups to reduce or stop mining activities will rise in the future.
