[The] report...[is] on the economic benefits and environmental risks of the Marlin mine in the Department of San Marcos, Guatemala, which is owned and operated by Goldcorp...The mine has generated intense controversy since 2003, stemming from concerns about environmental contamination and violations of the rights of indigenous communities. The Inter American Commission on Human Rights...recommended in 2010 that Goldcorp suspend mining operations...The company claims it is complying with environmental and human rights standards and that the mine offers significant economic benefits...To assess these claims, GDAE researchers examined the economic benefits of the Marlin mine and assessed short and long-term environmental risks. The authors conclude that, overall, long-term environmental risks significantly outweigh the economic benefits of the mine based on three central findings: 1. The Guatemalan government’s share of Marlin’s high profits is small...2. The environmental risk the Marlin mine poses to local communities is exceptionally high and likely to increase over the remaining life of the mine and in the post-closure phase...3. The Marlin mine is contributing little to long-term sustainable development in Guatemala...