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Article

1 Nov 2008

Author:
Cafod

[PDF] Kept in the dark - Why it’s time for BHP Billiton to let communities in the Philippines have their say

[In] the community of Macambol on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines…BHP Billiton is planning to develop a nickel mine and processing plant...BHP Billiton...has partnered with Philippine company AMCOR…However, CAFOD believes that BHP Billiton and AMCOR have not listened to the concerns of local communities and failed to live up to sufficiently high standards of corporate behavior…Bribery by AMCOR and government officials...Lack of transparency...Potential dangers to the environment and to local livelihoods...Mining could lead to increased soil erosion, landslides and flash-floods. Pollution from mine waste or chemicals could endanger the livelihoods of the 65,000 people from communities…CAFOD…urges BHP Billiton to change its company policy so...communities must give free, prior and informed consent before mining can begin...