The lawsuit specifically raised procedural allegations about the sufficiency of the consultative process followed by MAATE in issuing the permits. A successful challenge would effectively see Adventus’ environmental permit revoked.
However, during this week’s court proceedings, it was ruled that this consultative process complied with application legal requirements in Ecuador.
According to Adventus, as the legal action did not raise any allegations about the substance of the El Domo-Curipamba environmental permit itself, the company was allowed to continue construction on the project while the lawsuit was outstanding.
Meanwhile, the group of locals who filed the action is expected to appeal the decision, which the company estimated could take an additional three to six months.
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