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The D&S Debrief

Interview: A Battle Over Copper in Colombia

In the fertile heart of the Andes, a local tug-of-war reveals the dilemmas of mining for metals critical to decarbonization.

Austin Landis Jul 1, 2024

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Published in: The D&S Debrief

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Austin Landis is an independent multimedia journalist based in Medellín, Colombia. She previously covered U.S. politics in Washington, D.C., with a focus on immigration policy.

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