The proposed mine and processing facilities in Autazes, 75 miles southeast of the Amazonas state capital Manaus, would require about three years to build, Espeschit said.
Although the company says the mining project is not on officially demarcated Indigenous territory, federal prosecutors argue it should not go forward until authorities have given full consideration to the proposed demarcation of native lands. The company denied any intimidation and said it has complied with court orders to stay out of Mura lands.
Prospects for the Amazon potash mine were looking up last year when the previous government, which has defended mining on Indigenous land, announced a plan to boost domestic fertilizer production and cut dependence on imports.
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