Dominga is a copper and iron ore prospect and mine project located in northern Chile.
The ores of Dominga are found in volcanic and plutonic rocks of the Punta del Cobre Formation and the "Dioritic Complex," respectively.
The controversial nature of the Dominga mine project stems from an alleged conflict of interest involving former president Sebastián Piñera and Carlos Alberto Délano, a local magnate and friend of Piñera.
The purchase agreement for Dominga included a provision stating that the final payment would only be made if no new environmental protection area was established near the mine.
[1] Furthermore, the project has faced criticism on environmental grounds due to concerns that it poses a threat to the nearby Pingüino de Humboldt National Reserve.