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Peru President: We are willing to engage in dialogue over Tia Maria project, as always

15:30 | Lima, Jul. 10.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday expressed his administration's willingness for dialogue to resolve differences over the Tia Maria mining project expected to be developed in southern Arequipa region.

"We are willing to do so, as always," he said in brief statements to the press at the Government Palace after the launch of Safe Tourism program.

As is known, the Executive Power granted the construction license for Tia Maria mining project to Southern Peru Copper Corporation.

However, Executive Branch spokespersons warned that —even though the license has been issued— this does not mean the mining company can begin operations. It needs to earn —through dialogue— a social license first.

Locals in Cocachacra district belonging to Islay Province (Arequipa region) today announced the decision to go on an indefinite strike from July 15 to protest against the issuance of this license.

For its part, the mining company committed itself not to start operations before setting up a dialogue space to resolve social concerns.

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Published: 7/10/2019

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