Barrick Mining Corporation controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2017
Further Veladero pipeline incident
A subsequent incident at Veladero intensified scrutiny of Barrick's environmental management and led Argentine authorities to order a temporary suspension while the company implemented corrective measures.
2015
Veladero cyanide solution spill
A failure involving a solution pipeline at the Veladero mine released cyanide-bearing process solution into waterways. The incident prompted government investigations, legal and regulatory action, operational restrictions and demands for stronger monitoring and controls.
2013
Pascua-Lama environmental and regulatory dispute
Pascua-Lama faced sustained opposition and regulatory action related to water management, glaciers, environmental compliance and construction conditions on the Chile-Argentina border. Construction was suspended, and Chilean authorities later ordered permanent closure of the Chilean portion.