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Colombian municipalities affected by exit of Glencore’s subsidiary demand smooth transition into non-mining activities
Prodeco coal train in Colombia. (Image by Prodeco).
The mayors of five municipalities that fall within the Cesar mining corridor, in northern Colombia, have asked the Gustavo Petro government to gradually phase out mining operations and promote a smooth transition into another type of industry. This, instead of ordering an abrupt closure of all of the mines in the region.
About 90% of the corridor’s economy is based on mining and related activities.
