Peru community wants its land back, threatening Chinese copper mine
Las Bamas acknowledges that 20% of its obligations under a resettlement agreement are outstanding, including the purchase of new lands for the community.
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Arc Minerals inks multi-million JV deal with Anglo American
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Pentagon asks Congress to fund mining projects in Australia, UK
US DOD called proposal crucial to national defense.
Australia’s #MeToo puts miners and ministers in crosshairs of history
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