A proposed open-cut copper mine and processing plant in Japan is facing protests from local residents concerned that the project will have an impact on water resources. The mine is majority owned by Mitsubishi Materials and Peru ’s Mitsubishi Materials has a 80% interest. Operator Majes El Pedregal Zafranal is conducting social and environmental assessments before a feasibility study.
A proposed open-cut copper mine and processing plant in Peru is facing protests from local residents concerned that the project will have an impact on water resources. The mine is majority owned by Teck Resources and Japan’s Mitsubishi Materials has a 20% interest. Operator Compania Minera Zafranal is conducting social and environmental assessments before a feasibility study.