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[PDF] Mali: Mining and human rights - International fact-finding mission report
Gold mining...could indeed contribute to improvement in [Mali's] human rights situation by generating employment...Yet...the contribution of the mining sector to Malian development has been negligible, when not negative. The strong position of mining companies gives them an advantage in every aspect: they play up their...“corporate social responsibility” [programmes] even though the programmes have very limited, and sometimes perverse results; at the same time, they obtain exemption from taxes and social obligations...[refers to AngloGold Ashanti, IamGold, Randgold, Somadex (part of Bouygues), Morila (joint venture AngloGold Ashanti, Randgold, Govt. of Mali), Avnel Gold, Semos (joint venture IAMGold, AngloGold Ashanti, Govt. of Mali, IFC)]