Deal #5671
Liberia
Created at
2017-10-05
Last update
2020-04-06
Last full update
2019-09-11
Displacement of people
Comment on displacement of people
One media report mentions 1900 persons, but it is not clear if this is the number affected by the Chemical spill, or the number displaced.
Negative impacts for local communities
Negative impacts for local communities
Environmental degradation, Socio-economic
Comment on negative impacts for local communities
The community members claim that the company has disposed of cyanide chemicals in the rivers and streams, rendering the water unusable. The company had a spillover of chemicals on September 29, 2017. As a result of this, on October 8, 2018 residents filed a US$285 million action of damage for wrong against MNG-Gold, but the management denied the allegation.
Promised benefits for local communities
Promised benefits for local communities
Health, Education, Roads, Capacity building, Other
Comment on promised benefits for local communities
Food and potable water. police depot in David Dean Town
Rehabilitation of roads and bridges, Bazaar site clearing, Donations of desks and computers to government offices, Delivery of material to fight with the Ebola virus. One report states that under the Mineral Development Agreement signed with the previous investor, the company is required to pay US$ 84 ,000 per year towards the Bong County Social Development Fund.
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
Presence of organizations and actions taken (e.g. farmer organizations, NGOs, etc.)
On October 8, 2018 residents also filed a US$285 million action of damage for wrong against MNG-Gold at the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Gbarnga City, Bong County, but the management denied the allegation, terming it as "false claims.