Peru's Humala says Newmont project needs environmental work

Humala, who urged community activists to stop protesting against the stalled mine's construction, said the government would make sure the company adheres to strict social, environmental and labor goals.

His comments to end a months-long impasse come two days after independent environmental auditors encouraged the company to build larger reservoirs to guarantee even more water supplies and to preserve two lakes that would be displaced under the company's original plan.

(Reporting By Terry Wade)