Cites environmental concerns as suspects in activist's death linked to Calgary firm

Mexico shuts down Canadian mine

CALGARY–A Canadian mine in Mexico has been shut down over environmental concerns, while new details are emerging about how three men arrested in the death of a vocal anti-mining activist are connected to the Calgary firm.

The temporary closure of the Blackfire Exploration mine, revealed by a government official Tuesday, is another twist in a case some say symbolizes the anger of local people who feel Canadian companies are destroying their pristine ancestral land for profit.

“The reason this company has been closed down is due to building roads without authorization, causing pollution and toxic emissions, affecting the direction and flow of water sources, and changing the use of land without permission,” said Carolina Ochoa of the Chiapas state Ministry of Environment… more

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