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Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 11:12 am Base Metals Precious Metals Europe Latin America Copper Gold 

Opponents to Newmont Mining ‘s (NYSE:NEM) $5 billion gold and copper Conga mine in Peru staged a massive demonstration Monday evening to demand both the company and the country’s authorities to stop work on the project, including the building of water reservoirs. Local...

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