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Peñasquito mine, one of Newmont Goldcorp’s largest, has suffered on and off blockades in recent years, most recently linked to truckers and claims its operations have affected local water supplies

The Canadian firm has been on an ongoing legal battle with a cooperative of local miners

After Zacatecas governor Alejandro Tello went to Peñasquito mine to negotiate its opening, settlers of Mazapil pointed out that the alleged lifting of the blockade was staged, for CAVA carriers had no intention of liberating the mine

Newmont Goldcorp suspended its operations at the mine located in Zacatecas, as well as all its investments until the “illegal blockade” by a trucking contractor and members of the Cedros community is lifted

300 mine workers protested outside the local Congress and asked local lawmakers to help solve the issue

Newmont Goldcorp Chief Operating Officer, Tom Palmer, said the blockade stemmed from concerns in the local community about water supply and issues with a trucking contractor

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