Peru to increase public spending in mining regions to curb social conflicts
But recent disputes between miners and local communities have forced two key copper mines to temporarily halt operations this year, accounting for a combined 1.5% of the country's gross domestic product.
"Considering the issue of social conflicts we are going to pass a decentralized investment package in mining zones," Graham said at the opening of a conference organized by Peruvian mining chamber SNMPE. He did not give a figure for the proposed public spending.
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MMG Ltd's (MMLTF) Las Bambas copper mine suspended operations on
Southern Copper Corp's (SCCO) Cuajone mine resumed operations this month after a 50-day halt.
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