Open letters from 88 organizations and 15 jewelry producers highlight the human rights, environmental and climate consequences of proposed gold mine expansion
(Santo Domingo/Ottawa/New York/Washington, DC – May 4, 2021) Today, 88 organizations from more than 21 countries released a letter calling on the Dominican Republic and Barrick Gold Corporation to stop the proposed expansion of the Pueblo Viejo gold mine, while 15 jewelry producers joined a parallel letter echoing civil society’s concerns. The letters raise serious concerns over threats to local communities’ rights and the risk of significant environmental damage.