Who? The world's largest mining company, Barrick Gold, The government of Chile and Argentina, environmentalists
What? it's an open pit mining project of gold, silver, copper and other minerals.
Where? The Pascua Lama project is located in the Andes mountains, overlapping Chile and Argentina.
When? The project became possible when Chile and Argentina signed a treaty regarding mining developpment in 1997.
Why? The project is controversial due to the fact that it is located near glaciers and that its completion will destroy 20 hectares of ice. The project may also affect the water supply of nearby farmers.
How? demonstrations and petitions were presented to the chilean government.
What? it's an open pit mining project of gold, silver, copper and other minerals.
Where? The Pascua Lama project is located in the Andes mountains, overlapping Chile and Argentina.
When? The project became possible when Chile and Argentina signed a treaty regarding mining developpment in 1997.
Why? The project is controversial due to the fact that it is located near glaciers and that its completion will destroy 20 hectares of ice. The project may also affect the water supply of nearby farmers.
How? demonstrations and petitions were presented to the chilean government.
