The money that the State of Costa Rica will lose in the dispute over the failed concession of the Crucitas mine will come from taxpayer's pockets.
Editorial
During the 20 year period of the soap opera that is Crucitas gold mine, none of the individuals who are involved in one way or another have suffered any financial loss and many, on the contrary, have seen an increase in their income and their bank accounts.
The Bellavista mining company has gone to the Administrative Court seeking permission to reactivate gold mining activities in Puntarenas.
According to the general manager of Metales Procesados MRW S.A., Donald Brown, the suit against the Costa Rican government was filed last May but the information had not been released until now. The official says they are not seeking any compensation, the intention is only to be allowed to reactivate operations.
The Swiss-owned company is suing the Costa Rican State over pricing disagreements and safety requirements.
This was confirmed by René Castro, Minister of Environment and Energy in Costa Rica. "Although it is presumed that the amount asked for is about $ 30 million, Castro said he does not know the total amount, as there are various suits by the gas canning company ...", reported Elfinancierocr.com.