environmental organisations fighting to protect the rainforest and
rights of indigenous peoples say that the court decision to revoke the
licence could be overturned, as Belo Sun has the right to appeal the
decision.
The mine's proximity to the controversial Belo Monte Dam
complex has raised further fears about its impact on the indigenous
Indian communities.
Production at the Volta Grande project was scheduled to begin in 2016; its pre-feasibility study results were announced in May.
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