Mining Sector Continues to Strengthen its Capabilities in Nicaragua: Important Meeting Between the Sandinista Government and HEMCO Executives

The Presidential Advisor for Investment, Trade, and International Cooperation, Laureano Ortega Murillo, held an important meeting with executives from the mining company HEMCO, who are currently in the country, to strengthen this vital economic sector.

In addition to President Ortega Murillo, Nicaraguan representatives included the Attorney General, Wendy Morales; the Minister of Energy and Mines, Salvador Mansell; and the President of the Central Bank of Nicaragua, Ovidio Reyes.

Representing HEMCO were the majority shareholder, Vikram Sodhi; the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Augusto López; and the President and CEO, Daniel Henao, who were received at the Presidential Advisor's office.

“We are gathered here to extend a warm and cordial welcome to an important delegation from the mining company HEMCO. This Colombian company has been operating in Nicaragua for over a decade, developing its mining activities responsibly and efficiently, providing employment and development opportunities to the communities where it operates. We extend a warm and cordial welcome to all of you on behalf of our Co-Presidents, Commander Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo,” said Laureano.

This meeting addressed the importance of the mining sector in Nicaragua, the status of HEMCO's operations, the investment climate, and the prospects for continuing and expanding its operations to generate greater benefits for the communities where it works in a sustainable manner.

Laureano, after naming the delegation from the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity (GRUN), said that with the Hemco delegation, “we will be reviewing the status of their operations, how they are currently working in our country, and their prospects for continuing and expanding their operations, generating more benefits in the communities where they are working, and working together to promote the sustainable development of the mining sector, which is so important for the Nicaraguan and global economies.”

He concluded by reiterating that the mining sector in Nicaragua has the government's support, so that companies can continue to operate successfully and expand their long-term investments in an environmentally friendly manner.

Source: 19 Digital