21 September 2012

PERU / CANADA : Barrick's Pierina Gold Mine Reopens...After Clashes Leave 1 Dead, 4 Injured.

http://en.mercopress.com/2012/09/20/peruvian-villager-killed-and-four-injured-in-clashes-over-water-with-barrick-gold

     Villagers protesting Canadian run Barrick's Pierina gold mine...fearing abuse of scarce water resources...blocked roads to it for 5 days...and clashed with police...resulting in 1 death and 4 injured...including an officer.
    The mine will finally reopen...after a day of mourning for the the victims.