The Marlin mine in Guatemala has been the object of local conflict and international scrutiny for nearly a decade...Owned and operated by...Goldcorp, Marlin is highly successful commercially, generating substantial returns to shareholders based on global prices of gold and silver and low local costs of production. Near the mid-point of the mine’s operating life, the mine’s contributions to local communities are more ambiguous and have received little study. This report examines the economic benefits and environmental risks of the Marlin mine and assesses its contribution to sustainable development in Guatemala. Located in Guatemala’s mountainous “altiplano” (highlands) in the Department of San Marcos...the [Marlin] mine is owned and operated by the Canadian company Goldcorp through its wholly owned subsidiary, Montana Exploradora.