Papua New Guinea: Complaint filed with Australian NCP regarding Wafi-Golpu gold mine

Summary

Date Reported: 9 Nov 2022

Location: Papua New Guinea

A campaign opposing aspects of one of Papua New Guinea's largest gold mining projects has stepped up a level, with the filing of an official legal complaint.A coalition of community and church groups are claiming that the Wafi-Golpu joint venture impinges on human rights and is in breach of OECD Guidelines.

Companies

Wafi-Golpu Project (Joint venture between Harmony Gold (50%) and Newmont (50%)) - Parent Company

Projects

Wafi-Golpu - Operation

Affected

Total individuals affected: Number unknown

Community: ( Number unknown - Papua New Guinea , Mining , Gender not reported ) , Ecosystem: ( Number unknown - Papua New Guinea , Mining , Gender not reported )

Issues

Impact Assessment , Insufficient/inadequate consultation , Free, prior & informed consent , Access to Information

Response

Response sought: No

Source type: Lawsuit

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