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Article

22 Feb 2013

Author:
Irrawaddy

‘We Want the Project to Continue’: Wanbao [Myanmar]

Since last year, the Letpadaung copper mine project near Monywa...has sparked public outcry, especially after the government’s crackdown on protesters demanding its closure, citing environmental destruction, forced relocation and illegal land confiscation...Dong Yunfei...is the administrative manager of Myanmar Wanbao Mining Copper...He spoke...about the company’s expectations and the way it will tackle the public outcry over the project’s environmental impact. [also refers to Norinco, Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings (UMEHL)]