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Company Response

24 Sep 2013

Author:
Barrick Gold

Response to letter from Mark Ekepa to UN OHCHR [Papua New Guinea]

Barrick consulted with local women and experts…regarding the Framework…Because of strict confidentiality considerations, Barrick did not consult directly with victims during the initial development of the Framework…[B]oth the ATA [Akali Tange Association] and PLOA [Porgera Landowners’ Association] have been given the opportunity to review the Framework and provide commentary, notwithstanding that doubts have been raised about their legitimacy and role…[T]he team of independent officers who work directly with the claimants…have reported that the overwhelming majority of women who have lodged claims under the Framework have been satisfied with the process...

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