Mineral industry of Peru
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The mineral industry of Peru has played an important role in the nation's history and been integral to the country's economic growth for several decades. The industry has also contributed to environme
The open pit of Cerro de Pasco silver mine.
Rural communities in Peru depend on grazing lands for herding and livestock activities
Yanacocha gold mine in Cajamarca, Peru
Southern Copper Corporation
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Southern Copper Corporation, organized in Delaware and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, owns copper mines, smelters, and refineries in Peru and Mexico, including the Cuajone mine, the Toquepala mine
Mineral industry of Peru
…850 million), Monterrico Metals Inc. for Rio Blanco base metals project ($800 million), Rio Tinto Limited for La Granja copper project ($700 million), Southern Copper Corporation for expansion of Ilo smelter ($400 million), Goldfields Ltd. for Cerro Corona copper-gold project ($350 million), and Companhia Vale do Rio Doce for…
The Toquepala mine in 2003, viewed from the International Space Station. The open pit was then 2.5 kilometers across.