Mines and Energy Minister Jorge Merino Tafur said the independent review showed Peru was paying more attention to environmental concerns after centuries of mining that often went unchecked.
"I hope everyone understands that investments are very important but only when you take into account factors like water and sustainable development," he said.
Gregorio Santos, the left-wing president of the region of Cajamarca, who has defied Humala's calls to let the mine be built, reiterated his opposition to the project.
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