“The company didn’t comply with all the conditions that were established in that environmental impact assessment,” Mr. Pinera said during a joint news conference with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. “We have identified 23 areas where they will have to improve their behaviour with respect to the environment in Chile.”
Last Friday, Chile’s environmental regulator halted development of the gold and silver mine, citing “very serious violations” by Barrick.
Mr. Pinera said Chile wants Barrick to eventually proceed with its Pascua-Lama mine – as long as it obeys environmental rules.
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