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Peru to Consult with Indigenous Communities Before Mining, Drilling

HeadlineAug 25, 2011

The Peruvian National Congress has approved a landmark bill that will require companies to consult with indigenous communities before building mines or drilling for oil. The law also requires the government to consult with indigenous groups on a number of other issues.

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