"If (the mining companies) have all the mechanisms to
present an extension, they can do so, the door is not closed,"
Chavez said.
According to a government statement, Vasquez's initial
announcement said the mines would be closed as soon as possible
on environmental concerns, with "no extensions, whether for
exploitation, exploration or even shutdown."
https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/hochschild-shares-slump-after-peru-rules-out-extensions-some-mines-2021-11-22/
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