Through this report we aim to draw attention to the most urgent and controversial aspects of mining within Latin America, and help develop a wider understanding of the issues involved. [refers to Buenaventura, Newmont, Glamis Gold, Empresa Minera Inti Raymi (joint venture Newmont & Bolivian Zealand), Xstrata, Manhattan Minerals, BHP Billiton, Aconcagua, Drummond, Glencore, Anglo American, Doe Run, Ascendant Exploration (part of Ascendant Holdings)]