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Troops may worsen, not resolve Peru mining protest

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PERU

The decision of President Ollanta Humala's government to send in troops to deal with protesting farmers in the Islay province of Arequipa reflects frustration at a conflict that…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

Mining promotion will spark local conflicts in Peru

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PERU

Outlook for the mining sector.

Mining optimism may not be fulfilled in Peru

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PERU

Outlook for the mining sector.

Copper dependence clouds Peru's economic outlook

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PERU

Peru's growth prospects.

Peru Las Bambas clashes raise economic, social risks

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PERU

Clashes over the Las Bambas copper project.

Private sector will become more assertive in Peru

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PERU

The influence of the business sector.

Peru mining policy will seek consensus not conflict

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PERU

New Mining Minister Miguel Inchaustegui is committed to promoting a modus vivendi between mining companies and the communities that have so frequently opposed mining development…

New Peru mining investment hopes may bring conflicts

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PERU

Opposition to mining, sometimes violent, has proved a deterrent to investment. As mineral prices, especially for copper, have increased substantially, the mining ministry hopes to…

Tia Maria will prompt renewed tensions in Peru

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PERU

Farming communities in the relatively prosperous Tambo valley have long opposed the project and have successfully frustrated its development. The government is anxious to distance…