Xstrata Nickel bribes lawmakers, journalists, officials: Senator

Santo Domingo.- La Vega senator Euclides Sanchez on Thursday accused Xstrata Nickel’s Dominican Republic operation (Falcondo) of bribing lawmakers, journalists, and Government officials, which he didn’t identify, to mine Loma Miranda (central).

He said the mining company is trying to buy consciences  and cited Industry and Commerce minister Jose del Castillo, who he affirms despite being aware of the UN’s negative report on Loma Miranda, has publicly supported the exploitation.

Read more at:  http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2014/1/23/50319/Xstrata-Nickel-bribes-lawmakers-journalists-officials-Senator

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