In Napo and Loja, 125 mining concessions have been suspended, and 105 processing plants have been notified in El Oro
The Ecuadorian government has suspended 125 mining concessions in Napo and Loja and notified 105 processing plants in El Oro due to environmental concerns.
Amazonian Indigenous Assembly Members Condition Support for Urgent Project on Strengthening Mining and Energy Sectors
Amazonian assembly members from Pastaza, Morona Santiago, and Napo have conditioned their support for a crucial bill aimed at strengthening Ecuador's mining and energy sectors.
131 species of amphibians and 52 of reptiles recorded in the Napo River basin, Ecuador
Researchers have documented 131 amphibian species and 52 reptile species in the Napo River basin, highlighting its biodiversity.
One dead and 20 injured in Papallacta due to bus and trailer collision
A traffic accident in Papallacta involving a bus and a trailer has resulted in one fatality and 20 injured individuals.
In one week, 89 mining concessions and 54 plants were suspended in Napo, Loja, and El Oro
The Ecuadorian government has suspended 89 mining concessions and 54 processing plants in the provinces of Napo, Loja, and El Oro to protect water sources and conserve the environment.
Illegal mining 'devours Napo' for more than a decade
Illegal mining is severely impacting Napo, Ecuador, leading to deforestation and the contamination of rivers with toxic substances like mercury and cyanide.
4x4 vehicle runs over spectators during competition in Napo
A 4x4 vehicle lost control during a motor competition in Napo, Ecuador, injuring several spectators and leading to the suspension of the event.
Arcom places suspension seals on mining activities in Napo, El Oro, and Loja
The Mining Regulation and Control Agency (Arcom) is placing suspension seals on mining activities in Napo, Loja, and El Oro provinces, following a ministerial resolution effectively halting operations in these areas.
Environmental collective demands environmental plan in Napo and declaration of focused state of emergency
Following a mining suspension order in Napo, the organization Napo Ama la Vida calls for daily government controls, an emergency environmental plan, and a focused state of emergency to combat illegal mining.
Environmental pollution in Napo from small mining operations contracted out
The indefinite suspension of mining activities in Napo is a positive step; however, it comes too late, as rivers and large areas of the province have already been devastated by mineral extraction that disregards sensitive ecosystems.
Ten mining concessions in Napo sealed and seizures in other provinces
In Napo, ten mining concessions have been sealed to halt any mining activities following a regulatory resolution, supported by military forces.
Conaie calls on the Government to declare an environmental emergency in Napo due to mining contamination
The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is urging the government to declare an environmental emergency in the Napo province due to mining pollution, following a recent suspension of mining activities in the region.
The suspension of mining activity in Napo
Mining activities in Napo province have been suspended by the Ministry of Environment and Energy due to negative impacts on sensitive ecosystems, with no set date for resumption.
Ecuador suspends all mining activities in Napo
Starting February 2, 2026, all mining activities in the province of Napo will be suspended as per a resolution signed by Environment and Energy Minister Inés Manzano, with no scheduled date for resumption.