[news] Canadian Copper Corporation Meets Resistance in Ecuador

[Mostly Water - mostlywater.org = news.resist.ca]

In spite of criticism and resistance from local residents, Canadian mining company Ascendant Copper Corporation has big plans for its two large mining operations in Ecuador. "We are confident that Ecuador will grow to be one of the world's great copper districts," said Gary E. Davis, President and CEO of Ascendant...Friends of the Earth-Canada (FOE-CA) and MiningWatch Canada launched "No Means No to Ascendant Copper in Ecuador" campaign on May 3...The campaign urges the Canadian junior mining company to respect the wishes of local communities and local environmental laws.

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