mining-energy
mining-energy
Peruvian governor sentenced to prison for anti-mining protests
The Peruvian governor in Puno, Walter Aduviri, was sentenced to prison for promoting anti-mining protests in 2011.
mining-energy
Peru is looking to update mining laws
Peru is looking to update mining laws in the country but will not make any important changes on taxes to these companies.
mining-energy
Vizcarra authorizes military intervention in a mining conflict
The president of Peru, Martín Vizcarra, authorized last Sunday, August 4, the military intervention in a port terminal of the Arequipa region, in the south of Peru, where an indefinite strike has been taking place for more than 20 days.
mining-energy
More unions join general strike against Tía María mining project in Peru
Members of several different unions in Peru confirmed this Wednesday their participation in a strike that will take place today, August 5, against the...
mining-energy
Thirty-five children have developed cancer in Pasco due to lead intoxication
At least 6,000 families are infected with lead due to mining activity in the Simón Bolívar district, Pasco province in Peru and 35 children have developed cancer for this reason.
mining-energy
Hundreds Protest In Peru Against The Construction Of The Tía María Mine
Hundreds of people gathered in the streets of the Peruvian capital last week to express their dissatisfaction with the construction of the Tía María mine in the Arequipa region, in the south of the country.
mining-energy
Swedish Companies Are Interested In Peru’s Lithium Reserves
Sweden has shown interest in Peru and other countries in South America for their lithium reserves.
mining-energy
New Protests Arise Against Tia Maria Billion-Dollar Mining Project
On Monday, July 15, protesters blocked a portion of Peru’s main coastal highway to challenge a copper-mining project carried by Southern Copper Corp.
Environment
Environmental defenders in Peru’s Madre de Dios face double jeopardy
No matter what land defenders do, they still lose: if they report illegal activities on their concessions they are threatened by those who are...
mining-energy
Peru’s Largest Silver Mine Production Plummets 54%
According to Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines, the
country’s largest primary silver mine saw its production plummet by 54% in this
year’s first quarter.This mine...
mining-energy
Peru Is Switzerland’s Main Illegal Gold Exporter
Metalor, one of the world's leading refineries, which can process 500 tons of gold per year, said it will stop working with small-scale miners and artisanal miners, according to information from El Comercio.