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Intensify work in the formalization of mining activities
Mining must also meet environmental standards, while respecting private property and protect the rights of people living within these areas, He said that monitoring of small-scale mining has been transferred to regional governments as part of the decentralization process, however, the MEM coordinates with the authority of Piura.
Therefore, in His city has installed a decentralized office to manage the issue directly, he said.
During a working visit to Piura, Sanchez explained that to start a mining operation must follow several processes, starting with obtaining the concession title, and followed by the permission of the owners of surface land, communities or individuals. Then continue the preparation of environmental impact assessment (EIA) that guarantees the protection of the environment and, finally, if any, should respect the architectural heritage of the nation.
“After fulfilling all these obligations only on mineral owner can initiate a scan. There have been cases with only the title of grant is to explore, which is illegal and is what causes many of the problems in the country, “he said.
On the Rio Blanco mining project, the minister said Rio Blanco Copper Company, in charge of the project is complying with everything required by law, and is currently developing the respective EIA.
He said the company must continue this process through workshops, hearings and consultations.
He said that there is opposition from other agents because they are uninformed they do not know that the nearest population center to the project is seven hours, issue that should be part of the information issued by the company.
He noted that Rio Blanco is a project that can develop in a sustainable way, respecting the rights of communities and generating benefits for nearby towns and the region. Sanchez visited the storage facility in Sechura Bayovar, and after a brief tour of the spring and control areas met with officials and employees of pipeline operations.
The engineers explained in detail the operation of the pipeline that carries crude oil to the pier, passing through a system of turbine flow measurement and the operation of tankers.
Also it was learned that all installations are protected with fire protection systems, including launchers and sea water spray or foam under pressure, which operate on and under the pallet. Submerged dock facilities have a system of protection.