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Pope Leo XIV urged to reconsider Vatican's stance on rare earth mining

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Ilan Goldfajn, the head of the Inter-American Development Bank, met with Pope Leo XIV to discuss the ethical implications of rare earth mineral extraction. Goldfajn argued that modern mining practices can be conducted responsibly, benefiting Latin American economies while adhering to strict environmental and labor standards. However, the Pope, who has extensive experience with the negative impacts of mining on Indigenous communities in Peru, remains skeptical of the industry's potential for ethical operation. AI

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Pope Leo XIV urged to reconsider Vatican's stance on rare earth mining

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · David Biller, Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press ·

    The pope knows Peru’s mines firsthand, but a top banker is pleading with him to change his mind on rare earths

    Two months after hosting mining executives in a "very constructive" private audience, Leo XIV launched a Vatican divestment campaign.

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