Citizens’ groups, backed by the radical leftist party Syriza that is now the second largest group in parliament, have been trying to wreck the project since 2011, when Eldorado was granted its exploration licence.
Venezuela's liquid foreign reserves are drying up, the currency is 300% overvalued, but no economic decisions will be made before new government is put in place.
Inca Peruvian Mining, a South American company specializing in gold, silver and copper mines, has secured a contractor to complete the construction and installation of the new processing plant.