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To: Stephen O who wrote (1215)	5/29/2005 8:14:16 PM
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BHP takes tough stand after violent protests at Peruvian mine 2005-05-29 17:34 (New York) BHP Billiton says it will not engage in negotiations with the protesters threatening its Tintaya copper mine in Peru. The mine was force to cease operations in the week ended 28 May 2005, after it was mobbed by 2,000 people. The protesters are demanding $A30 million in community development funds and the paving of a 150 kilometre road. Lucio Rios, the mine's vice-president, says the mine will not re-open until worker safety is guaranteed. The Peruvian Government has held discussions with protest leaders. Tintaya produced 107,000 tonnes of copper in 2004; Original article by Clinton Porteous; The Age; 30 May 2005; page B2 Abstract by ABIX/LexisNexis