Dispatches, Mexico, Photo Essays

Goldcorp’s Peñasquito Mine Sparks Controversy In Mazapil, Mexico

October 5, 2010 By James Rodriguez

Peñasquito, an open-pit mine, will require thousands of liters of water per hour in order to operate during its estimated 22-year lifespan.

About James Rodriguez

James is an independent photojournalist based in Guatemala who specializes in documenting that country's post-war social movement. Raised in Mexico City, James holds a B.A. in Cultural Geography from the University of California at Los Angeles. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Indypendent of New York and Yes! Magazine, and can be viewed at Mi Mundo.