The interest is due to the South American nation's potential to host large porphyry copper-gold, volcanic massive sulphide (VMS) and other types of deposits. The government of Guillermo Lasso is keenly promoting investment in the sector, but like many nations in the region, Ecuador increasingly has to balance the vision for its economic roadmap with the wants and expectations of communities clamouring for their voices to be heard and respected, many of whom seek greater protections for water and other environmental resources.
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