BPZ Res. Inc. (fka BPZRQ)

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Go to the link and download PDF:

https://www.csrm.uq.edu.au/publications/getting-it-right-challenges-to-prior-consultation-in-peru

The paper linked here is entitled "Getting it Right? Challenges to Prior Consultation in Peru", and is written by two internationally respected social science academics. It goes into well-researched detail on the "Consulta Previa" (prior consultation) law in Peru that is supposed to give local populations a voice and legally binding opinion on large civil works projects that may affect them. This, of course, includes mining projects in Peru. What you don't get is a mouthy op-ed piece, what you do get is a thorough 33 page paper that goes into specific examples of how the law is (and is not) being applied in Peru, the problems arising, plus potential improvements in the current situation.

This cannot be stressed enough: It's a must-read for anyone connected with or concerned about the mining industry in Peru. You read this paper, you'll know what there is to know. Here's the link again, it's a free download, go use it.