The Biobío Environmental Evaluation Commission (COEVA) is set to vote on Monday, June 8, regarding the controversial rare earth extraction project by Aclara Resources, with a $130 million investment. Although the Environmental Evaluation Service (SEA) has recommended approval of the initiative, organized communities in Penco-Lirquén strongly oppose the megaproject and are calling for a family march on Saturday, June 6, ahead of the vote.