While the future of the concession granted to Petaquilla Minerals is being resolved, it was announced that a cleanup operation will be carried out in coordination with the National Programme of Support, consisting in strengthening and waterproofing the slopes, and cleaning the floor and maintenance areas that were abandoned with hydrocarbons.

Yamil Sanchez, National Director of the Environmental Quality Protection, at the Ministry of Environment, told Prensa.com that "... 'Until the legal issue is resolved with the company, the state has determined that there are tasks in the mine which are 'absolutely urgent '. Following an assessment of the mine it has been estimated that total sanitation in the affected area will cost approximately $30 million.
In the area where the mine operates in Colon rainfall is 5000 mm per year and the sun's rays are strong factors that have deteriorated structures, Sanchez said. "

The work will be contracted through the PAN because 'it is a more expeditious mechanism' and the Ministry of Environment does not have the budget to perform these maintenance tasks justified Sanchez. The PAN will be responsible for tendering the works and the Ministry of Environment will oversee that environmental safeguards and security measures in the area are met. "

Source: Prensa.com

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