Peru’s Antamina copper-zinc mine ceases operations and encounters demonstrations
Introduction: The Antamina copper-zinc mine in Peru stated that it has suspended operations. Due to the roadblocks set up by the demonstrators, they said the mine did not fulfill its promise to support the local community.
Foreign News reported on October 31 that the Peruvian Antamina copper-zinc mine said on Sunday that it had suspended operations. Due to the roadblocks set up by the demonstrators, they said the mine had not fulfilled its promise to support the local community.
The Antamina copper-zinc mine is partly controlled by Glencore and BHP Billiton.
The company said in a statement that it is unsafe for employees to continue working during the protests.
“The government needs to restore order and resume dialogue,” the company said.
“Until these conditions are guaranteed, we cannot continue to operate.”
The Antamina mine is located in the remote northern Andes region of Peru and is the largest copper mine in Peru.
Peru is the world’s second-largest copper producer after neighboring Chile.
The demonstration is the latest in a series of protests against mining companies since the left-wing President Pedro Castillo took office in July.
Peru has developed rapidly in recent years, partly due to its rich mineral resources.
But many people in rural mining communities say that they have not seen many benefits.
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