Maybe things are going to move forward @ TG, who knows?
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Re: News Release - Tuesday, January 07, 2003
PRO-DEVELOPMENT PETITION WITH 10,000 SIGNATURES OF TAMBOGRANDE
RESIDENTS SUBMITTED TO GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES
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On Monday, January 6, 2003, a petition with 10,000 signatures of
registered
voter citizens of the District of Tambogrande was delivered to
government
officials including the President of the Region of Piura, the
Mayor of
Piura, and the Defensor del Pueblo. This petition recommends
accelerated
review and approval of the Environmental Impact Study and
responsible
project development. This petition was submitted by the coordinator of
the
Tambogrande Development Committee, which consists of residents
of
Tambogrande, San Lorenzo Valley, and the community of Locuto.
Also on Monday, a demonstration march of 2,000 residents of Tambogrande
and
Piura took place in Piura. The marchers were demonstrating their
public
support for approval of the legislation submitted to Congress which
would
transfer the 25% ownership interest in the project currently held by
the
central government, to the local municipalities.
The company would also like to announce the management promotion of
Mr.
Americo Villafuerte who is currently General Manager of the
Tambogrande
project, to the position of President of Compania Minera Manhattan
S.A.
Mr. Villafuerte will continue to manage the Tambogrande project in
Peru.
For further information please contact,
Lawrence Glaser
Chairman & CEO
Tel: (604) 669-3397
www.manhattan-min.com |
