Peruvian Farmer Wins Monumental Battle Against U.S. Mining Giant
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Activist Post
Acuña’s inspiring story is proof that activists’ efforts do matter, and that even the world’s largest companies will be held to account.
Peruvian activists knew they were entering a David-and-Goliath battle when they decided to shut down the creation of a $5 billion open-caste gold and copper mine next to a pristine lake, but they have so far succeeded.
However, much of the community’s success in this endeavor can be credited to Maxima Acuña, a farmer who owns a 60-acre plot of land on the exact site where the giant Newmont Mining Corporation desires to dig.
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