Copper is used in electronic vehicles, making pipes and wires, the order to shut the smelter will cut India's production about half, increasing its dependence on import.
Tamil Nadu government set up an inquiry after nine people were reported killed this week in protests against the copper smelter. Villagers complained that pollution was hurting locals’ health.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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