Prolonged Peru mine protest ends after dispatch of soldiers

Peru said on Friday a group of indigenous communities had lifted a protest against Southern Copper's Cuajone copper mine that had forced a suspension of production for more than 50 days.

The government had declared a state of emergency in the region earlier in the week, sending soldiers to lift a protest organized by a group of indigenous communities.

In a statement later on Friday, Southern Copper said it has discovered damages to the mine's installations, including to a concrete spillway, water valves as well as the firm's rail line.