# Dominican Republic annuls Falcondo mining concession

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-falconbridge-dominicana-concession-annulm
> Updated: 2026-09-08T00:39:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The Superior Administrative Tribunal (TSA) in the Dominican Republic has annulled the mining concession contracts held by Falconbridge Dominicana (Falcondo) for the Quisqueya I site. The legal action, initiated by the Fund for the Reform of State Enterprises (Fonper) on behalf of the Dominican state, targeted contracts dating back to 1956 and 1969 covering 22,392 hectares.

The court ruled that Falcondo breached essential economic, labor, and technical obligations. Key factors included the cessation of productive operations at Quisqueya I since November 17, 2023, and the failure to submit mandatory semi-annual progress reports for 2023, 2024, and 2025, alongside annual operational reports for 2023 and 2024. The tribunal concluded this inactivity compromised the national interest regarding mineral resource exploitation.

Following the termination of the concessions, the closure of Falcondo has intensified national debates regarding environmental responsibility. While the mining sector has historically provided significant fiscal revenue, communities in provinces such as Monseñor Nouel and Sánchez Ramírez have reported pollution and water contamination. Minister of Environment Paíno Henríquez estimated that Falcondo has left behind environmental liabilities exceeding US$120 million, raising concerns about the state’s ability to enforce remediation obligations once operations cease.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Dominican Republic mining faces revenue gains and environmental liability debates

Mining in the Dominican Republic generates billions in state revenue but faces intense criticism over environmental damage and US$120 million in estimated liabilities left by Falcondo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-mining-faces-revenue-gains-and-environmental-liability-debates

### 2026-08-22: Falconbridge Dominicana mining concession cancelled in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic's Superior Administrative Court has cancelled Falcondo's 70-year mining concession at Quisqueya I due to operational paralysis and failure to meet contractual and reporting obligations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/falconbridge-dominicana-mining-concession-cancelled-in-dominican-republic

### 2026-08-18: Dominican Republic tribunal cancels Falcondo mining concession

The Dominican Republic's Superior Administrative Tribunal has terminated Falcondo's 70-year mining concession due to inactivity and failure to meet economic and reporting obligations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-tribunal-cancels-falcondo-mining-concession

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