Copper mine
Peruvian Mining Council authorizes the construction of Tía María mining project
The inhabitants of the Tambo Valley, where the mine is located, rejected the decision and called to continue the indefinite strike that they have been carrying out since July 15
Protesters severely injured during anti-mining protest in Peru
A large-scale regional strike has been called on September 16 by organisations and trade unions leading the struggle against the construction of the copper mining project in the Islay province. The strike, involving the southern regions of the country demands definitive cancellation.
Protesters in Peru demand a definite end of the Tía María mining project
Several sectors of the Arequipa region have decided to go on an indefinite general strike and will demonstrate in Lima next week
Protests in Peru against Tía María mining project enters second week
The inhabitants of the area are concerned about the serious impacts that the mining operations will have on the environment and agriculture
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