In addition the deadline for Peruvian presidential candidates is Jan 9th and Fujimori is thought to try to run again. The current leader, Toledo, has support by 6% of the population.
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The Peruvian news sites have articles on the recent free-trade agreement signed with the US.
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I couldn't find a link referencing the comments to which Coxe referred.
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Quotes from the Sixth Gold Symposium in Peru: May 2004:
“Peru has been blessed with deposits such as Yanacocha and Pierina, which have low capital costs and low operating costs, and whose profit returns have been excellent. It is one of the best places in the world to carry out gold mining activities.”
Pierre Lassonde, President, Newmont Mining Corporation
“...in emerging market societies, Peru is particularly prominent and soon you will see it ranking just behind South Africa.”
Bobby Godsell, CEO, Anglogold Limited
“I believe Peru is becoming for the Mining Industry what Detroit is for the Vehicle Industry and Los Angeles for the Entertainment Industry. Undoubtedly, it is becoming the center of gold mining in South America and due to its current growth rate; it is turning into one of the world’s leading gold producers.”
Randal Oliphant, Past President and Chief Executive, Barrick Gold Corporation |
