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Peru state mining project which is constantly increasing
“Every day that portfolio is increased with successive announcements of the various exploration companies operating in Peru, this fills us with great joy,” said Deputy Minister of Mines, Fernando Gala.
“This level of portfolio of mining projects should be happy but not satisfied because the portfolio Chile 50.000 billion sum, but in Peru we can expect more projects,” he said. Are the mega Bambas (Xstrata) to 4.200 million, the expansion of Contaminate over 1.000 million, Toromocho (Chinalco) to 2.200 million, Antarctic (Xstrata) to 1.300 million, Minas Conga (Newton) with 2.800 million and Quetzalcoatl (Anglo American) with 2.500 million.
“This will generate the resources that the country needs to get out of poverty,” he said during the inauguration of the Third International Seminar on Equipment, Supplies, Services and Mining Machinery – Exponent 2010.
In this regard, he indicated that should promote the correct use of income generated by these mining projects through rents, royalties or other contributions. Also considered to be improving levels of safety and protection of the environment, which would make the country truly competitive.
“Not only do we want to be competitive in production or sales levels but also on aspects of poverty reduction, improved safety and environmental care,” said Gala.
Therefore, called on companies that provide equipment and supplies to the mining industry in Peru to work with producers miners in that line. “We are working on this but we need the support of all businesses. Only then, if we reduce poverty, ensure that mining is accepted by all people without exception and continue to grow as a country, “.