Canada-based developer IVN Metals continues to believe that it will start development of its Loma Larga gold/copper mine in Ecuador next year, despite a new anti-mining referendum request emerging.
On August 3, the Prefect of Azuay submitted a request regarding mining activities in the Canton of Cueana – where Loma Larga is located – for consideration to the Constitutional Court.
This is the third such request by an individual to stop mining through a referendum, with the court having denied the previous applications.