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Barrick Gold faces legal action in PNG over Porgera mine

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Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia
 
GOLD
Gold miner Barrick Gold was facing a legal challenge at its Porgera mine, in Papua New Guinea, with landowners in the region claiming billions of dollars in compensation. The Justice Foundation for Porgera (JFP), which represents landowners in the Porgera region, has submitted a position statement to Barrick and its subsidiary Barrick Niugini outlining irreparable losses as a result of social, economic and environmental damages caused by the Porgera gold mine.
 
 
 
 
 

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