Reported 8 months ago
The surge in copper prices in Peru has led to a significant increase in trucks carrying copper from illegal mines, causing congestion, accidents, and hazardous conditions along the country's key mining corridor highway. With the demand for copper rising due to the shift towards electric vehicles and clean energy, artisan and illegal mining operations are crowding roads used by major mines like Las Bambas, Constancia, and Antapaccay, leading to delays, accidents, and pollution. Government efforts to regulate the sector have been complicated by stand-offs between big mines and artisan miners, affecting Peru's position as the second-largest global copper producer and hindering economic growth.
Source: YAHOO