Fujimori government eyes $33 billion Peru mining pipeline
XME•Government plans 240 projects this year
Prime Minister Luis Galarreta told Congress that the government plans to authorize 240 exploration and extraction projects this year.
Peru expects $33 billion in mining investments
LIMA, Aug. 20 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori's government expects mining investments of at least $33 billion to be carried out over its five-year term, the prime minister said on Thursday.
Right-wing leader Fujimori took office in July, vowing to speed up approvals for projects in one of the world's top copper-producing nations.
