Peru: Rock blasting at Nexa Resources affects access to water
Summary
Date Reported: 10 Mar 2023
Location: Peru
Companies
Nexa Resources (part of Votorantim) - Parent CompanyProjects
Nexa Resources Zinc Mine(s) in Peru (Mine Name Unknown)Affected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Community: ( Number unknown - Location unknown - Sector unknown , Gender not reported )Issues
Access to Water , Violation of environmental safety standardsResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
"Defensoría del Pueblo pide intervención inmediata del OEFA y Osinergmin ante posibles afectaciones por voladura de rocas en cantera de Yanamachay" 3 October 2023
[Translated from Spanish] The office of the Ombudsman in Pasco requested the immediate intervention of the Supervisory Agency for Investment in Energy and Mining (Osinergmin) and the Agency for Environmental Assessment and Enforcement (OEFA) to monitor the development of rock blasting work being carried out by the mining company Nexa Resources in the Yanamachay quarry, located in the district of Yanacancha, which could cause rocks to fall on the road that connects the rural community of La Candelaria, also putting at risk the integrity of its inhabitants. ..
However, the most serious situation would have occurred last Friday, after the blasting of rocks would have affected the conduction pipe that supplies water for human consumption to the communities of Santa Rosa de Pitic, La Candelaria, San Miguel and La Quinua...