...Barrick condemns these alleged crimes in the strongest possible terms and wishes to see anyone involved brought to justice under PNG law. These allegations run contrary to everything we stand for as a company firmly committed to protecting human rights and human dignity. We expect all our employees to obey the law and to conduct themselves to high ethical standards, consistent with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics...We are thankful to Human Rights Watch for providing us with specific, detailed information that assisted the company and the police in conducting investigations. Over the past six months, Barrick, PJV and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have worked together constructively and have discussed a range of important subjects in connection with the PJV. We look forward to continued dialogue and engagement with HRW and to reviewing the recommendations contained in their report...