The Chinese mining company behind the controversial Letpadaung copper mine in Sagaing Division has welcomed the final report of a parliamentary commission that advises going ahead with the project despite continuing demands from local people for its complete shutdown…Myanmar Wanbao Mining (part of Norinco)...said…that it…would heed its call to listen to the needs of the local community…Since last year, the mining project has sparked a public outcry from protesters who say that it has caused environmental destruction and resulted in forced relocation and illegal land confiscation…The UMEHL [Union of Myanmar Economic Holdings, which is part of the joint venture] also issued an announcement…saying that it would follow the commission’s suggestions, which include compensating local people for the loss of their land.