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Formalization of artisanal miners in Peru approaches deadline

Daisy Johnson | March 18, 2013 | 4:23 pm Precious Metals Europe Latin America Gold 

In an attempt to mitigate the risks associated with the increasing prevalence of informal mining - including inadequate environmental management, poor health and safety provision and escalating security challenges – the Peruvian government has stepped up its efforts to formalize...

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