Protests and strikes over mining in Peru
source: http://www.livinginperu.com/news-6660-miningenergy-protests-southern-copper-peru-panoro-dril...
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Laborers and the poor in the Andean country want a larger share of profits that mining companies are reaping from record prices for commodities. President Alan Garcia, whose approval ratings hover near 30 percent, is under pressure to make sure the benefits of a six-year economic boom reach the poor.
Peru is the world's leading silver producer, ranks second in copper and zinc, and fifth in gold, according to government data.
Striking workers at a base metals miner in southern Peru were in talks on Wednesday, aiming to end the walkout that started Tuesday.
"The strike continues, but there are talks going on with the Ministry of Labor," said Luis Castillo, secretary general of Peru's National Federation of Mining, Metallurgy and Steel Workers.
The workers walked out to back various demands.
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Peru is the world's leading silver producer, ranks second in copper and zinc, and fifth in gold, according to government data.
Striking workers at a base metals miner in southern Peru were in talks on Wednesday, aiming to end the walkout that started Tuesday.
"The strike continues, but there are talks going on with the Ministry of Labor," said Luis Castillo, secretary general of Peru's National Federation of Mining, Metallurgy and Steel Workers.
The workers walked out to back various demands.
Striking Workers At Peru's Cerro Verde Copper Mine In Talks
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewarticle+articleid_2278846~zoneid_Home~t...
Protesters block roads at Southern Copper Peru
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssIndustryMaterialsUtilitiesNews/idUSN113602562...
Grenville Gold Cancels 1,277,220 Stock Options
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/industrials/grenville-gold-c...
Bear Creek, Rio Tinto amend Peru silver mine deal
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2008/06/11/ap5105267.html
Panoro Drills Zinc and Silver at the El Rosal Project, Peru
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=867309
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