Mining the depths of conflict

It’s been a turbulent few months for Peru’s mining sector, with a string of protests against mining projects among indigenous communities most recently culminating in the suspension of Peru’s largest investment project, the US$4.8 billion Minas Congas gold mine owned by Newmont mining. It’s clear that the stakes are high in a key industry for Latin America’s fastest growing economy.

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