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Peru miners shutting due to violent turmoil

Miners in Peru are closing their mines as a precaution as a wave of violent protests against the removal of former president Pedro Castillo in December 2022 continues.

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Vehicles on fire at Glencore's Antapaccay copper mine in Cuzco, Peru

Glencore, MMG and Minsur have all closed mines.

Glencore evacuated some 2400 workers at its Antapaccay copper mine after protestors ransacked the campsite Friday.