The document discusses three main points: [1] The rationale for using corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs as a tool to redistribute mining wealth in Peru given the economic importance but also social and environmental impacts of mining; [2] The evolution of Peruvian government policies that increasingly appealed to CSR to regulate contributions from mining companies and promote local development; [3] The current conflict over the proposed Minas Conga mining project and efforts to address local opposition through CSR-focused arrangements.