Peru to defend Newmont mining project

Environment Minister Manuel Pulgar-Vidal said that Perused jaw stone crusher for sale in usau has a "solid" argument against a precautionary measure presented to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, or IACHR, by organizations seeking the cancellation of the $4.8 billion Minas Conga gold and copper project.

Justice Minister Juan Jimenez is scheduled to present the state's arguments at the IACHR on Saturday, state news agency Andina reported. "I think that the Peruvian position is very solid," Pulgar-Vidal said Thursday. The request was presented to the IACHR late last year by the indigenous umbrella organization Aidesep and other civil society organizations that oppose Conga, which is majority-owned by Newmont Mining. Conga has faced stiff opposition from nearby communities due to concerns about its potential impact on the water supply in Cajamarca region, where it is located. The project was suspended in November. The government and company hope that work can restart at...