Tahoe Resources suspends mining at Peru operation after protest
Staff Writer |
Tahoe Resources reports that a group ranging from between 80-100 people from the nearby community of La Ramada, located about three kilometers to the southwest of the La Arena mine, has illegally trespassed onto the company’s property, disrupted mining operations and demanded payment for the alleged impacts of mining operations to their community.
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This protest is in response to recent meetings the company has held with certain La Ramada residents who are demanding monetary compensation for the alleged impacts of dust and vibrations from blasting activities to their community.
La Arena conducts extensive and regular monitoring of the impacts from the mine blasts, including community participatory monitoring exercises. The result of the ongoing monitoring demonstrates clear compliance with the law and the Environmental Quality Standards (ECA) set to protect the environment and communities.
To ensure the safety of our employees, contractors and members of the community, the company has temporarily suspended mining operations, starting with the night shift on August 30, 2018 and ordered all workers to remain at home. Leaching activities continue normally at this time.
As a result of this illegal disruption, the company has filed formal charges against the protest leaders for illegal trespass. The company has also notified the police, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) as well as the Consejo de Ministros (PCM), who have a social unit to support with conflict resolution.
The company remains willing to engage in a peaceful and constructive formal dialogue process with the La Ramada residents and has reaffirmed its commitment to continue its efforts to minimize the impacts of the operations on the community. The company continues to work towards a formal dialogue process with the support of the Government in the appropriate setting. ■