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Peruvian farmer sues Newmont in US court over alleged use of violence, threats

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 19, 2017 | 8:03 am Base Metals Precious Metals Latin America Copper Gold Silver 

Peruvian farmer Máxima Acuña de Chaupe, a vocal opponent to Newmont Mining’s activity in her home country, is now suing the company in a US federal court over allegations it used violence and threats to try evicting her from her...

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