Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Ecuador Protests Mining Project Near Water Reserve
Imagine a company wants to dig a gold mine near where people get their drinking water.
The people in Ecuador, especially in Azuay province, are worried this will hurt their water source.
They took to the streets to protest, with over 90,000 people marching.
They want the government to stop the mining project.
The local leaders support the protesters.
The government is saying that the local authorities must decide the future of the project.
The protesters are shouting slogans like “Hands off Quimsacocha!”
Tens of thousands protested a DPM mining project in Ecuador.
Protests are near the Quimsacocha water reserve.
Authorities in the region reject the mining project.
Protesters demand the government revoke the environmental license.
The government said that local authorities are responsible for the project's outcome.
- Who
- Residents and local leaders of Azuay province, Ecuador, along with the Cuenca mayor.
- What
- Protesting against a mining project by Dundee Precious Metals.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Azuay province, Ecuador.
- Why
- They believe the project will affect the Quimsacocha water reserve.
- Company in Question
- Dundee Precious Metals (DPM)
- Location of Mine
- Loma Larga, Ecuador
- Province
- Azuay
- Water Reserve
- Quimsacocha
- Protest Size
- Over 90,000 people
- Government Stance
- Responsibility with local authorities