It is known that these artisanal (informal) mining operations are characterized by their low productivity, scarce safety conditions and negative impact on the environment. Perú is also harmed as it is deprived of the taxes for the mining rights that are not paid by these mines.
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The indefinite strike in the provinces of Melgar and Azángaro in Puno against mining and oil concessions turned violent Thursday.
Thursday afternoon Walter Aduviri met with congressmen to seek a solution to the region's turmoil.
"We will radicalize the protest. We demand decontamination of the Ramis basin and the cancellation of mining and oil concessions," said Sergio Mamani, leader from the town of Progreso.
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Thursday afternoon Walter Aduviri met with congressmen to seek a solution to the region's turmoil.
"We will radicalize the protest. We demand decontamination of the Ramis basin and the cancellation of mining and oil concessions," said Sergio Mamani, leader from the town of Progreso.
Read the full article here
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Peru-N-English Opinion:Why is Walter Aduviri meeting with congressmen and not sitting in jail awaiting trial!? The government should call for a halt of all terrorist activities, and the surrender to authorities of their radicalized leaders, before negotiating any agreements. Are they going to wait for more people to be needlessly killed, more property to be destroyed and more groups to become emboldened and radicalized?
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PUNO UPDATE 6/24/2011:
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Why is no one methodically and scientifically questioning the accusations and claims against legitimate businesses, allowed to be held up unchallenged as truth, by these dangerous and hateful ignorant minority groups? I'm not talking about bias media reports. Where are the uncolored by ideology proven facts?
These rioters are calling for the clean up of the Ramis River Basin in Puno. That’s fine and should be addressed more quickly. There are already studies underway attempting to remedy this long term problem and the contamination of Lake Titicaca. But what does that have to do with the Bear Creek Mining Santa Ana project or any other professional, modern technology, drilling or mining operations that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars to protect the environment in Perú? Absolutely nothing! Read below:
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“Informal” gold mining in southern Puno region has been impacting the Ramis river basin for years and the formation of a committee to address the high levels of pollution in the basin is nothing new. As far back as 2003, the government announced a plan to clean up Titicaca and the polluted rivers, costing millions of dollars.
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In 2005, local authorities from Puno's Azángaro province presented a petition in congress calling for the intervention of the energy and mining ministry (MEM) in the mining activities polluting the area.
In response, the health ministry recommended the formation of a multi-sector committee, headed by MEM to resolve the issue.
In early 2006, the committee decided to carry out studies of the river basin to evaluate the situation. The levels of heavy metals such as copper, chrome, lead, mercury and zinc were found to be higher than legally permitted under the country's water law.
In April of the same year, hundreds of residents in the basin area marched to the regional capital of Puno to protest against the contamination and urge authorities to shut down the mining centers.
In October 2006 MEM issued a statement saying it had organized a multi-sector committee to resolve environmental problems caused by informal gold mining.
To prevent further pollution of the Ramis river basin, the ministry along with miners, the Puno government and the municipalities of Ananea and Putina, pledged to fund a system to stabilize suspended solids in wastewater discharges.
The ministry said it expected construction of this system to take some four months. MEM also said it expected congress to draft a law further regulating environmental issues related to mining in Puno.
In July 2007 the Peruvian government approved by decree a plan to prevent further pollution of the Ramis river basin.
The first step in the plan was to increase police presence in the area and restrict the illegal sale of explosives and fuel that has facilitated informal mining.
The government also said it would open an office in the Ananea community, where the contamination was occurring, to oversee local mining practices.
In late 2008, the country formalized the creation of Minam. The ministry has promised to focus on cleaning up river basins and formalizing illegal mining activities.
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This is a case of Peruanos contaminating Peruanos
Not legitimate outside mines contaminating Peruanos
Where's the Common Sense!? Where's the Sanity!?
Who is Looking Out for Perú's Majority!?
A majority who have benefited greatly from outside mining and drilling.
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