Mine production remains halted with activities limited to critical operations to ensure proper safety and maintenance, Sierra Metals said.
The Toronto-based miner noted that due to uncertainty around how long it will take to solve the dispute and the potential delay in the progressive restart of production at Yauricocha, 2022 production and financial guidance have also been suspended.
Company representatives have taken part in conversations with members of the group and are also studying requests organized by the Peruvian government.
Sierra Metals said it remained committed to the social development of its host communities, adding that it was working towards “a peaceful and expeditious resolution” of the situation.
“As a road blockade is a matter of public concern, the company has involved the local authorities for their mediation and assistance in resolving this matter,” it said in the statement.
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