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The Olca (Latin American Observatory for Environmental Conflicts) created an electronic newsletter that updates the information of what happens around Pascua Lama. Is in English and English, as also is directed to the Canadian community. Here is the first ...

project mired in conflict

Construction of the Pascua Lama mine straddles the border between Chile and Argentina was scheduled to begin two years ago. But the lucrative project remains on hold while a dispute continues between Chile and Argentina for the payment of taxes. The Chileans seek the lion 'in taxation, arguing that 80% of the mineral is found in its territory. Argentina is pushing for an even split. A proposal from the Chilean government in June which sought to break the impasse, was rejected in Buenos Aires. Mining Minister responsible Chile to Argentina to endanger the project by requiring the company an unreasonable tax burden. (* There add that a few days ago was rejected by the Chilean government sent a counterproposal by the Argentine government about the tax issue)

Barrick Rumors indicate that conflict will evade taxes calculated by a redesign project, so that operations are restricted to the Chilean territory. In recent days the Chilean authorities have expressed a clear commitment to the project and expressed interest in exploring new options for its development.

According to press reports, the Governor of San Juan, Argentina province where is located the Pascua Lama mine, recently met with senior company executives. Participants in the meeting confirmed that the company plans to sever the Argentine component, which infuriated the governor. According to government officials in San Juan, the project is in the final stages of approval at the provincial level.

Pascua Lama is the first project proposed to be developed under a single bilateral mining treaty, which facilitates the development of mining on the border between Chile and Argentina.
The current conflict is not a good omen for the long list of projects waiting to be developed in the territory of the treaty.

http://www.economiaynegocios. cl / news / noticias.asp? Id = 51350

http://www.latercera.cl/ contenido/26_41050_9.shtml

http://www.editorialrn.com.ar / index.php? option = com_content & task = view & id = 933 & Itemid = 39

Barrick lacks environmental permits

The OLCA requirement to the National the Environment (CONAMA) to the region of Atacama, confirmed that a number of environmental permits required to develop Pascua Lama has not yet been solicited by the company. Permits are required prior to project construction.

addition, if the company chooses to dispense with Argentina from the project, additional approvals will be required in Chile. Among other changes, Barrick will transfer the location of the tailings dam to the Chilean side of the border, which in turn will require the approval of an environmental impact study for such purposes.

http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/ region03/pascualama / PermisosPascuaLama.pdf

http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/ region03/pascualama334.htm

Catholic Bishop questions environmental approval

Quintana Bishop of the Diocese of Copiapo, Chile calls on the government to review the approval ensuring environmental Pascua Lama project. August 5, 1940 The religious leaders marched through Copiapo, the capital of the Atacama region.

The nuns and priests began their protest on the banks of the Copiapo River, which was recently dried and still stay dry.

Local people who seek to protect scarce water resources in this desert region, opposes the controversial project. Bishop Quintana said that projects like Pascua Lama should not be approved unless it can demonstrate that it will affect the environment. called on companies and the Chilean government to protect the environment, both for current generations and future. http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/

region03/pascualama333.htm

Carmen Alto residents begin blocking

Since 18 August, Huasco Valley residents blocked traffic on the road leading to the Pascua Lama project area.

Local residents say the road was built on private land without permission or through expropriation.

They claim that the construction

Road damaged irrigation canals, which are essential for the local agricultural economy. According to the information delivered by a local newspaper, six residents are on hunger strike. http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/ region03/pascualama339.htm -------------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------
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mired in conflict

Construction of the Pascua Lama mine s, which straddles the border Between Chile and Argentina, WAS Scheduled to begin two years ago. But the lucrative project remains on hold while a dispute continues between the governments of Chile and Argentina regarding taxation. The Chileans seek the lion’s share of taxes levied, arguing that 80% of the deposit is located in their territory. Argentina is pushing for an even split. A June proposal from the Chilean government, which sought to break the impasse, was reportedly rejected by Buenos Aires. The Chilean Minister of Mines blames the Argentineans for jeopardizing the project by imposing an unreasonable tax burden on the company.

Rumours abound that Barrick will bypass the protracted tax conflict by redesigning the project so that its operations are restricted to Chilean territory. In recent days Chilean authorities have expressed a clear commitment to the project and have expressed interest in exploring new options for its development.

According to media reports, the Governor of San Juan, the Argentinean province where part of the Pascua Lama deposit is located, recently met with high-ranking company officials. Meeting participants confirmed that the company plans to sever the Argentinean component, which reportedly infuriated the governor. According to government officials in San Juan, the project is in the final stages of approval at the provincial level.

Pascua Lama is the first project slated for development under the unique bilateral Mining Treaty that facilitates mine development on the border between Chile and Argentina. The current conflict does not bode well for the long list of mining projects slated for development in the treaty region.

http://www.economiaynegocios.
cl/noticias/noticias.asp?id= 51350

(English)

http://www.latercera.cl/

contenido/26_41050_9.shtml
(English)

http://www.editorialrn.com.ar/
index.php?option=com_content& task=view&id=933&Itemid=39

(English)

Barrick lacks environmental permits At OLCA’s request, the National Environment Commission (CONAMA) for the Atacama Region has confirmed that numerous environmental permits required to develop the Pascua Lama project have not yet been solicited by the company. The permits are required prior to project construction.

Moreover, should the company opt to remove Argentina from the project, additional Chilean approvals will be required. Among other modifications, Barrick would shift the location of tailings containment facilities to the Chilean side of the border, which would reportedly require the approval of an environmental impact assessment. http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/ region03/pascualama/ PermisosPascuaLama.pdf

(English) http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/ region03/pascualama334.htm

(English)

Catholic Bishop questions environmental approval

Bishop Quintana of the Diocese of Copiapó is calling on the Chilean government to revisit the environmental approval it granted for the Pascua Lama project. On August 5, forty religious leaders marched through Copiapó, capital of the Atacama Region. The nuns and priests initiated their protest on the banks of the Copiapó River, which was recently depleted and stands dry. Local populations, who seek to protect scarce water resources in this desert region, oppose the Pascua Lama project. Bishop Quintana stated that projects such as Pascua Lama should not be approved unless it can be demonstrated that they will not damage local environments. He called on companies and the Chilean government to protect the environment, both for current and future generations.

http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/

region03/pascualama333.htm (English)
Alto de Carmen residents initiate blockade

Beginning August 18, residents of the Huasco Valley have blocked traffic on the road to the Pascua Lama project area. Local residents assert that the road was constructed on private land without authorization or through expropriation. They claim that road construction damaged irrigation canals essential to the local agricultural economy. According to a newspaper report, six residents are on a hunger strike.

http://www.olca.cl/oca/chile/

region03/pascualama339.htm (English)

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Pascua Lama is that Disco for Water

Convocamos a participar del primer disco musical por el Agua contra pollution, pillaging, Pascua Lama and other genocidal projects. This project aims to be a place for songs that address issues related to the defense of life, protection of water and that allude to the resistance and the struggle of communities for a healthy and clean environment.

The idea is that the compilation CD has a variety of rhythms and polyphonic sounds to give example of how the cultural resistance and struggle that comes when life is threatened communities. So, rock, punk, Andean folk, ranchera, cumbia, Rega, pop, ballad or what they wish, on this CD is welcome. The important thing is the resistance, because "the song will always be brave new song '. In order to participate should send their aguayvalle@gmail.com topic or to semillasdeagua@gmail.com with song name, the group and its participants, and attach the file. Delivery is from Sunday August 31 until Tuesday September 30th 23:59 hrs. After that date, will give way to the themes selected by a jury specially created for the occasion and later held the post of the disk that we expect to launch shortly. We hope your song. Coordinator convenes against Pascua Lama - Santiago