Peruvian copper mine blocked after protests


For a different take on how nonferrous mineral mining debates can proceed, check out this story from Peru. The government there is stopping a copper mining project after locals rioted. We in northern Minnesota can take some comfort that no one has died during our debate on mineral mining. Nevertheless, the environmental impact of this form of mining isn’t a debate reserved just for little ol’ us.


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