#Latest news with #EnergyAndMinesWashington Post03-06-2025BusinessWashington PostPeru allows miners to seek permits in area removed from Nazca Lines protectionBOGOTA, Colombia — Peru announced Tuesday that miners who had been operating illegally in a large protected archaeological reserve around the famous Nazca Lines will now be able to start the process of obtaining mining permits, after the government reduced the protected area by 42%. Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said those working in the area must now legalize their mining activities since the zone is no longer designated as archaeological heritage.
Washington Post03-06-2025BusinessWashington PostPeru allows miners to seek permits in area removed from Nazca Lines protectionBOGOTA, Colombia — Peru announced Tuesday that miners who had been operating illegally in a large protected archaeological reserve around the famous Nazca Lines will now be able to start the process of obtaining mining permits, after the government reduced the protected area by 42%. Energy and Mines Minister Jorge Montero said those working in the area must now legalize their mining activities since the zone is no longer designated as archaeological heritage.
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