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3 Sep 2018

Author:
Wanangwa Mtawali, Nyasa Times (Malawi)

Kanyika and Globe Metals compensation case, mediation starts on good note

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Hearing of a case in which the people of Kanyika in northern Malawi's district of Mzimba sued Global Metals and Mining (Africa) to recover damages and compensation arising from extensive mining and prospecting operations...began on a good note...at Mzuzu High Court...The Kanyika community commenced the legal battle on 28th August 2017 after a series if demands towards the mining company and protests over the matter did not yield anything tangible...The company committed itself to fulfil the following undertakings: resettle all the people of Kanyika adversely affected by its operations by the year 2012 and compensate any loss and damage suffered as a result of the project...

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Malawi: Mediation team resolves that Globe Metals & Mining compensate locals affected by its exploration activities

Globe Metals and Mining lawsuit (re lack of resettlement & compensation in Malawi)