The Environmental Qualification Resolution (RCA), which is the administrative document with which the Environmental Assessment Service (SEA) explained the rationale for its decision, acknowledged the project met environmental regulations and requirements. It noted, however, that the company had not provided enough information on how it aimed to eliminate the “adverse impacts” it would have on the area’s wildlife species, specifically on chinchillas, guanacos and vicuñas.
With Chile voting over the weekend to reject a proposed new Constitution, president Gabriel Boric is expected to make changes to his cabinet to include people seen as moderated.
The switching of some ministers could potentially benefit Rio2 and its appeal before the Committee of Ministries, composed by the heads of Environment (Chairman), Health, Economy, Agriculture, Energy and Mining.
Rio2 said the appeal process would take roughly one year. The…
