Costa Rica Mining Fears
6 articles from 5 countries
Costa Rica expresses concern over an "invasion" of illegal miners from Nicaragua, fueled by Chinese concessions near their shared border. An explosion near an illegal mining zone during a presidential tour prompted an evacuation, though the president downplayed assassination fears. The incident highlights deep divisions on how to tackle illegal mining.
Costa Rica fears "invasion" of illegal miners due to Nicaragua's concessions to China
- Costa Rica's president expressed concern about an "invasion" of illegal miners from Nicaragua due to Chinese mining concessions near the border. - Nicaragua has granted extensive mining concessions to Chinese companies, raising fears of increased illegal gold mining activity in Costa Rica. - Costa Rica is considering reactivating its own gold mining industry to address environmental damage and s…
Crucitas Tour Reveals Deep Divide on Tackling Illegal Mining
- A tour of Crucitas highlighted the severe impacts of illegal mining, revealing a clash between the opposition and the government on how to address it. - Legislators and officials witnessed firsthand…
Costa Rican President Evacuated After Explosion Near Illegal Mining Zone
- Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez was evacuated from a tour of an illegal mining zone after a loud explosion occurred nearby. - The incident happened in Crucitas, near the Nicaraguan border, an…
Costa Rican president dismisses assassination attempt fears after explosion at illegal mine site
- Costa Rican President Laura Fernández dismissed claims of an assassination attempt during a visit to an illegal mining site. - She stated that an explosion heard was likely from illegal miners using…
Costa Rican President Downplays Explosion During Illegal Mining Site Visit
- Costa Rican President Laura Fernández was evacuated from an illegal mining area after an explosion was heard. - Fernández dismissed the incident as an attempt on her life, attributing it to illegal …
Explosion Heard During Costa Rican President's Tour of Illegal Mining Site; She is Evacuated
- Costa Rican President Laura Fernández was evacuated during a field tour after an explosion was heard in Las Crucitas. - The president was visiting the area to assess environmental damage from illega…