Reduced mining output harms tax revenue and the growth of the sector.

In the Dominican Republic, economic data indicates that mining activity experienced a year-on-year contraction of 15.9 percent in July. This downturn was primarily driven by a reduction in the extraction and export of gold.

The decline in mining operations has had a direct negative impact on the country's economic growth within the sector. Additionally, the drop in production has adversely affected state finances, leading to a decrease in tax revenues collected by the Dirección General de Impuestos Internos.