Two people were killed and 21 more injured as Peruvian police clashed with protesters opposed to a $5 billion gold mine planned by Newmont Mining.
Protesters have halted nearly all work on the mine since November saying it would cause pollution, harm water supplies, and fail to bring enough local economic benefits.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-04/two-killed-in-clashes-over-mine-in-peru/4109142
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