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Spheres of Influence
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The Price of Gold in Chile Scott Fields Abstract
Controversy over the proposed Pascua-Lama mine has been brewing for almost a decade. This project raises unique environmental issues: The mine site straddles the border between Chile and Argentina, a portion of the site lies under glaciers, and the site is at a high altitude in a region affected by fairly strong earthquakes. Activists and area residents are concerned that, despite the implementation of state-of-the-art technologies, mining operations could pollute important waterways with acid mine drainage and cyanide. Observers also note that the permits for the project were obtained very rapidly, raising concerns as to how thoroughly environmental considerations were studied and addressed.
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