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German metals firm faces Peru mine scrutiny over arsenic contamination
Study reveals elevated arsenic levels near major copper mine in Peru, potentially implicating Hamburg-based Aurubis.
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Pierre Dubois
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A new study has raised serious questions about environmental and health impacts surrounding one of Peru's largest copper mines. Researchers documented elevated arsenic concentrations in local wells and among children living near the operation.
The findings create potential legal and commercial exposure for Aurubis, the Hamburg-based metals corporation involved in a project at the site. Peru's mining sector has faced mounting scrutiny over environmental standards in recent years.
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