Papua New Guinea: Complaint filed with Australian NCP regarding Wafi-Golpu gold mine
Summary
Date Reported: 9 Nov 2022
Location: Papua New Guinea
Companies
Wafi-Golpu (joint venture between Harmony and Newcrest) - Parent CompanyProjects
Wafi-Golpu - OperationAffected
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 InformationResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: Lawsuit
"Community groups file legal complaint against PNG's Wafi-Golpu mine project", 14 November 2022
[Radio report]
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.
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