The Dominican Republic produces nickel, gold, silver, bauxite, gypsum, salt, and limestone with nickel being the most important product. The Pueblo Viejo gold mine in the central part of the country has proven and probably reserves of 10.2 million ounces of gold, promising future Dominican Republic mining jobs in this region. Mining accounts for approximately 2% of the country’s GDP and provides direct and indirect employment for thousands of people. Dominican Republic recruitment trends indicate a shift towards environmental responsibility and stewardship as the country move towards a sustainable mining future.
