On April 12 the newspaper management, said the CEO of Newmont Mining, Richard O'Brien, announced that by 2016 the Yanacocha mining company would start operations in the Quilish.
The information was confirmed by Carlos Santa Cruz, vice president of Newmont in South America, who also said that work would already be doing community outreach and local authorities. He also stressed: "Cerro Quilish is one of the best world's gold deposits is still developing." According to the information provided for this purpose, we will invest about $ 270 million, expecting an annual production of 275 thousand ounces of gold . This news has caused concern in our region, precisely because the threat to Cerro Quilish and for having published a presidential election day, where Keiko Fujimori has gained the preference in Cajamarca.
A new conflict in the light
The Cerro Quilish is the most important aquifer in the city of Cajamarca and precisely in its defense, is that since 2000 the population rose up and demanded the cessation of the exploration work that came running Minera Yanacocha . The Provincial Municipality of Cajamarca also issued Order No. 012, declaring the inviolability of the hill.
The Cerro Quilish is the most important aquifer in the city of Cajamarca and precisely in its defense, is that since 2000 the population rose up and demanded the cessation of the exploration work that came running Minera Yanacocha . The Provincial Municipality of Cajamarca also issued Order No. 012, declaring the inviolability of the hill.
In this sense, the information disseminated would be cause for alert and the likely resumption of a conflict that shook the entire region. For its part, different political and social leaders have agreed on who will fight for the sanctity of Quilish respect. It is expected to issue a series of pronouncements of the various social organizations.
Santos: "It is outrageous statements ... I call on the people's unity"
One of the first to raise his voice of warning was the regional president himself, Gregorio Guerrero Santos, who said he was worried by the situation. "These statements are outrageous, but we have to face authorities and people will fight to defend their resources" he said.
Santos: "It is outrageous statements ... I call on the people's unity"
One of the first to raise his voice of warning was the regional president himself, Gregorio Guerrero Santos, who said he was worried by the situation. "These statements are outrageous, but we have to face authorities and people will fight to defend their resources" he said.
Santos believes that this situation would seek cause the population, seeking to create an environment of instability that allows Keiko Fujimori presidential candidate accusing the authorities and social leaders to threaten economic stability, with the purpose of obtaining votes in the second round, however, made clear that from the regional government will take appropriate measures to respect the inviolability of Quilish: "We will move forward, despite criticism in the process of Land Management and we hope to discuss the renegotiation of mining contracts . Conflicts have been generated by the challenge of transnational corporations and will be responsible for what may happen. I call on the población para mantener esa unidad férrea que siempre hemos demostrado. Nuestro Cerro Quilish es intangible”, agregó.
Frente de Defensa Ambiental: “Hay una clara relación de estas declaraciones con los resultados electorales” .
Frente de Defensa Ambiental: “Hay una clara relación de estas declaraciones con los resultados electorales” .
Wilfredo Saavedra Marreros, presidente del Frente de Defensa Ambiental de Cajamarca, señaló que estas declaraciones habrían sido dadas luego de que se conociera la victoria de Keiko Fujimori en la región Cajamarca: “Para nadie es un secreto que los fujimoristas han hecho uso de mucho dinero durante la campaña y está demostrado que cuentan con el financial support from the mining companies. It is a fairly clear, "he said.
also called for unity of the people of Cajamarca: "We call on social organizations and regional and local authorities to decide. No discussion or negotiation on Quilish. Cajamarquinos must understand that the company do not care about our lives. Assume a conscious attitude. Let us go forth to defend it, "he said.
Mirtha Vasquez: "It is disrespectful to the people"
Grufides Executive Director, Mirtha Vásquez, was also concerned by statements O'Brien's public and Santa Cruz. "The major interest of Yanacocha Quilish remains. These statements are unfortunate because it does not reflect respect for the people who fought for the sanctity of this aquifer, which can cause a social conflict of magnitudes higher, "he said.
Grufides Executive Director, Mirtha Vásquez, was also concerned by statements O'Brien's public and Santa Cruz. "The major interest of Yanacocha Quilish remains. These statements are unfortunate because it does not reflect respect for the people who fought for the sanctity of this aquifer, which can cause a social conflict of magnitudes higher, "he said.
Several local media has been allowed to hear the sentiments of the population. Mobilization is expected to reject the interest of Yanacocha. Likewise, the Provincial Municipality of Cajamarca, make a determination on the issue.
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