Thousands protest giant gold mine in Peru’s mountains Fearing water contamination and pollution, over ten thousand people in Cajamarca, Peru are taking part in protests against mining plans by US-company Newmont Mining Corporation. Mongabay.com | November 29, 2011 | 9:54 pm
Brazilian mining giant cuts ties with pig-iron producer over deforestation Brazilian mining giant Vale has cut ties with a pig-iron producer linked to illegal deforestation, reports Reuters. Mongabay.com | November 27, 2011 | 6:00 pm
