Is BHP confused?
BHP owns most of OTML. BHP says that the current mine is not compatible with its environmental values. But at the same time they allow OTML to look for new mines around the existing mine.
At the end of 1999 OTML applied to extend their exploration permit. It allows them to look for new mines. At the same time OTML is saying it is not practical to stop dumping waste from the current mine into the river.
The PNG Environment Watch Group has objected to the OTML application to look for new mines. If OTML cannot operate Ok Tedi without dumping waste into the river, any new mine in the area is likely to have the same problems.
BHP owns most of OTML and has not objected to the search for new Ok Tedi mines. They seem to say one thing and do another.
On its treatment of people BHP states: “Honesty, integrity, and fairness. We must act in an honest and fair manner.”
For BHP to live up to these principles they must act on the points on the next page.Responsible for looking after the environment for the benefit of all Papua New Guineans.
Obliged to protect Papua New Guinea for children and the children’s children. These are future generations.
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At the end of 1999 OTML applied to extend their exploration permit. It allows them to look for new mines. At the same time OTML is saying it is not practical to stop dumping waste from the current mine into the river.
The PNG Environment Watch Group has objected to the OTML application to look for new mines. If OTML cannot operate Ok Tedi without dumping waste into the river, any new mine in the area is likely to have the same problems.
BHP owns most of OTML and has not objected to the search for new Ok Tedi mines. They seem to say one thing and do another.
BHP’s principles
BHP has a guide to its business conduct. It says: “We must respect the environment and exercise the utmost care to ensure that it is protected”On its treatment of people BHP states: “Honesty, integrity, and fairness. We must act in an honest and fair manner.”
For BHP to live up to these principles they must act on the points on the next page.
PNG Government
The PNG Government also owns part of the mine. The government says it is:Next page: What can be done? >>>
BHP's Ok Tedi Mine: What Future?
1 What is the mine doing to the river and the land?
2 Mud, gravel and sand in the river
3 Fish dying & people's health
4 Death of forests and swamps
5 Acid in the river
6 Unknown effects
7 Is BHP confused?
8 What can be done?
1 What is the mine doing to the river and the land?
2 Mud, gravel and sand in the river
3 Fish dying & people's health
4 Death of forests and swamps
5 Acid in the river
6 Unknown effects
7 Is BHP confused?
8 What can be done?
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