Dispatches, Mexico, Photo Essays
Goldcorp’s Peñasquito Mine Sparks Controversy In Mazapil, Mexico
October 5, 2010 By James Rodriguez
Peñasquito is expected to produce roughly 500,000 ounces of gold per year, as well as 28 million ounces of silver, 450 million pounds of zinc and 200 million pounds of lead, according to Mining Weekly.
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.
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