RE:the permit I understand what you are saying, medvic, but the Brasilian elections were held well before the Covid pandemic happened. The DR is a much smaller economy and much more reliant on tourism (which is failing), so it has little choice but to promote mining as a tax generator.
You may be right about the hold-up, but I can't see the new President delaying very long before being forced to isse the permit. He also needs to send out a clear message to business (particularly mining companies) that the DR understands and values their contribution to the economy.