PolicyTuesday, May 26, 2026Mongabay
Peru’s Quellaveco mine tied to water scarcity, contamination, investigation finds
An investigation has revealed that the Quellaveco copper mine in southern Peru has been linked to water scarcity and contamination of local watersheds, raising concerns over its environmental impact. Critics emphasize the mine's long delays in environmental assessments and its ongoing release of harmful metals into the water supply.
