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Article

25 Jun 2013

Author:
Goldcorp

[PDF] Goldcorp response

[Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invited Goldcorp to respond. This is its response]…While we remain respectful of the article’s point of view regarding mining, we disagree with the positions presented in the article in relation to the benefits that have occurred in the local communities surrounding Peñasquito located in state of Zacatecas, Mexico. In fact, Peñasquito has generated far-reaching economic opportunities...Goldcorp is particularly proud of its partnership with federal, state and municipal authorities to build and equip the new National College of Technical Professional Education…In addition, residents in the nearby town of Mazapil have access to a water purification plant, upgraded educational facilities and housing and training for teachers; and starting soon a new medical clinic…

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