Brazil-based multi-metal producer Nexa Resources has resumed activity at its San Gerardo zinc-lead open-pit mine in central Peru after a week-long stoppage caused by community blockades, the company said on Wednesday October 6.
In a filing to the Peruvian securities and exchange commission, SMV, Nexa said operations began to reopen early in the week and by Wednesday had returned to full capacity.Road blockades by members of the local Joraoniyoc forced Nexa to halt the open-pit mine on September 29. Despite the company not stating the...