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Antapakkai: Mining affected by protests, what is at risk?

The mine provides 70% of the municipal budget of the province of Espinar. | Font: Andean

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Roadblocks at the national level affect the activities of mining companies, including the activities of the company. antapakkai in the province of Espinar (Cusco).

Until yesterday mining reported that it was only working with 38% of its workforce, with a temporary suspension of concentrate shipping.

“Since January 4, the company has been operating in very difficult conditions. Checkpoints prevent the supply of materials and food needed for work, as well as the possibility of their demobilization to their places of origin. safe,” the statement said.

The company also reported an attack on its facilities this afternoon after an alleged group of protesters infiltrated the premises. mining camp located in the community of Tintaya Marquiri.

“At about 12:00 on January 20, a contingent of Espina citizens arrived at our facilities demanding that we stop our activities and issue a statement asking for the resignation of the President of the Republic,” a recent statement said.

The mining company was already attacked on 12 and 13 January, when a pumping station that supplies water to communities in the area was damaged and four vehicles belonging to the community and local companies from Espinar were burned.

But how will a possible shutdown of a mining company affect the country?

The company claims that this situation may affect economy of the country and the province of Espinar, since it generates 70% of the province’s municipal budget from contributions from the canons and royalties.

In total, the mining company indicates that it provides more than 3,000 jobs for the people of Espinar.

In addition, it indicates that they have contracts with more than 100 local companies worth about SGD 220 million per year and produce 8% of the copper exported by Peru.

It should be remembered that Peru is the world’s second largest producer of copper, the price of which has remained high in recent weeks.

Source: RPP

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