The Yanacocha gold mine in Peru lies just six miles (10 kilometers) from the city of Cajamarca. It is the largest gold producer in Latin America, yielding 26 million ounces since 1993, according to Newmont Mining Corporation, the mine’s operator. The Minas Conga copper and gold mine, another venture by Newmont and the source of much controversy in Peru, will be located 15 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of Yanacocha if it is approved.

The Yanacocha gold mine in Peru lies just six miles (10 kilometers) from the city of Cajamarca. It is the largest gold producer in Latin America, yielding 26 million ounces since 1993, according to Newmont Mining Corporation, the mine's operator. The Minas Conga copper and gold mine, another venture by Newmont and the source of much controversy in Peru, will be located 15 miles (24 kilometers) northeast of Yanacocha if it is approved.

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