In this discussion, guest Vanessa Baird, a contributing editor at New Internationalist, uncovers the rising importance of critical minerals, especially in the context of Peru's controversial copper mining. She shares insights from local activists fighting against the Tia Maria project, highlighting the environmental and human rights challenges posed by such mining operations. Baird emphasizes the violent clashes between protesters and police, as well as the broader struggles for community rights and sustainable practices amid government-backed mining initiatives.
