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Guatemala and Canada Gold Rush
Bill Law reports on a controversial mining project by Vancouver-based Goldcorp in Guatemala and its effect, beneficial or otherwise, on the local community.
Bill Law reports on a controversial mining project by Vancouver-based Goldcorp in Guatemala. Local Mayan Indians claim that the open pit mine is damaging their health and community cohesion. Goldcorp denies this, insisting it brings benefits to local communities and that it takes its social responsibilities seriously.
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Mon 25 Aug 200820:30
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