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UK: Mining firm Xstrata in court over claims it mistreated environmental activists
In October 2017, a trial began in London regarding allegations that a UK-based mining company, now part of Glencore, mistreated environmental activists protesting a copper mine in Peru, resulting in deaths and injuries. Xstrata, the mining company, denies liability, arguing that police protection was necessary, and claims the allegations were brought too late.
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UK High Court finds provocative Xstrata email to be relevant & disclosable in Peruvian human rights claim against company
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Hearing in London High Court in claim by Peruvians against mining firm