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Company Response

30 Oct 2007

Author:
Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto response to report by Panos and Friends of the Earth regarding the ilmenite mine in Madagascar

Rio Tinto is disappointed about criticisms made by Friends of the Earth and the Panos Report regarding its mining project in Madagascar. While we face enormous challenges to get it right, we are satisfied that our management of the project is setting new benchmarks in responsible mining practices...

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Rio Tinto mine in Madagascar: Panos/Friends of the Earth report raises displacement, poverty & environmental concerns

Madagascar: Collection of testimonies by indigenous Antanosy describe loss of livelihoods, agricultural land due to Rio Tinto mine - recognise some improved services