...We strongly deny the allegations raised in these media articles. DPM takes the protection of people and the environment very seriously, and we prioritize transparency and openness with all stakeholders.

We are designing the Loma Larga project in line with the highest standards for environmental and water management and we are committed to sharing information regarding our environmental management plans with the local community to address their concerns...

DPM strongly rejects the characterization of our security personnel’s conduct as harassment or intimidation.

Our security personnel are members of the local community and are instructed to behave with full respect and consideration for safety, including towards those vandalizing or trespassing onto the site property. Our security personnel have undergone human rights training by internationally recognized specialists, with a specific focus on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights...

DPM regularly welcomes visitors to the Loma Larga project site, including members of the community, regulatory bodies, government, media, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders, which provides safe access to the Loma Larga project site in accordance with DPM’s health and safety procedures for all visitors. We maintain four information centres in the region, where members of the community can register their interest in visiting the site, and we host regular visits to the Loma Larga project...

In the case of the Loma Larga project, the consultation process was organized and carried out by the relevant Ecuadorian government authorities, not by DPM. While we were not responsible for the design or implementation of these Ecuadorian government consultations, we adhered to the process and DPM remains committed to transparency and meaningful engagement with all stakeholders. We support efforts to ensure that all of our stakeholder engagement activities are conducted in a manner that fully respects the rights and participation of all affected communities, including indigenous groups and those in zones of direct and indirect impact...

Our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was prepared in accordance with national regulations and guided by international best practices, including but not limited to, the International Finance Committee’s...

We reject any allegations of fraud or manipulation in our engagement with communities. DPM is committed to the highest standards of environmental stewardship and transparency, and we strictly comply with the laws in the countries where we operate. In addition, DPM has a robust policy framework, including a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is expressly designed to ensure that our company and all employees act ethically and with integrity, respecting the laws of the jurisdictions where we operate, and in a way that earns the trust and respect of our stakeholders...