The Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Ángel Manero, stated that the mining project Aunt Mary (Arequipa) “is going anyway” and called for the protests against this work to be suspended.
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“What must be clear is that the project Aunt Mary goes anyway. It is important for the region, it is important for the country. The decision has already been made,” he told the press and pointed out that they must compensate the aspirations of the people who do want works.
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Aunt Mary It is a project that would begin its construction phase in 2025, as estimated by the company in charge of the work, Southern Perú. Construction is estimated to take approximately two years.
This is a mine that expects to produce 120 thousand tons of copper and will require an approximate investment of US$1.4 billion. In addition, according to the Peruvian Institute of Economics, it will generate approximately 9,000 jobs.
The paralysis of Tía María occurred almost 10 years ago, despite having the Environmental Impact Study (EIA) approved. This was because residents of the Tambo Valley claimed that it would have a negative impact on agriculture, which was not correct.
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