©️photo : GAFE Haiti
North-East, March 2, 2026.- On February 28, 2026, the GAFE Haiti and representatives of seven northern municipalities expressed their categorical opposition to the project to operate an open-pit gold mine in the area of Restaución, Dominican Republic. They warn about serious risks of cyanide contamination that may affect water, soil and the Artibonite River, and require a clear position by the Haitian authorities.
An open-pit gold mine could emerge in Restauración, Dominican territory, near the border with the north-east department of Haiti, if the Canadian company Unigold obtains a licence to operate from the Dominican Republic authorities. According to the organisations mobilized, the use of chemicals such as cyanide in the extraction process would pose a serious danger to Haitian water resources and agricultural land.
Meeting in intercommunal meeting, 140 citizens from Cerca-la-Source, Mombin-Crochu, Carice, Mont-Organisé, Vallières, Capotille and Ouanaminthe have undertaken a process of citizen resistance against what they call a project. « death « . Participants highlighted cross-border risks, including the possible contamination of watersheds feeding the Artibonite River, a vital resource for thousands of families.
The mobilisation also enjoys international support, including the Centro de Reflexión y Acción Social Padre Juan Montalvo, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada and Broederlijk Delen. GAFE Haiti calls on the Primature of the Republic and the Ministry of Environment Haiti to publicly express their position on this issue with strong ecological, health and diplomatic issues.
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