Benguet controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Antamok pollution trial remains contested
The trial concerning the Antamok mine pollution allegations was still proceeding. Benguet Corporation's defense argued that natural causes contributed to the leaks and that the company should not be held responsible for the reported water pollution.
2018
Benguet Corporation denies encouraging illegal mining at Itogon
Following a landslide at the company's inactive Itogon mine that killed 10 people and left approximately 50 to 60 people missing, the company faced claims that it had encouraged small-scale and illegal mining there. Benguet Corporation denied the allegations.
2018
Itogon informal-mining allegations after landslide
After a fatal landslide at the inactive Itogon mine, Benguet Corporation was accused of encouraging small-scale and illegal mining activity. The company denied encouraging the miners.
2017
Benguet Corporation denies responsibility for Dizon mine pollution allegations
Local reporting linked Benguet Corporation to pollution leaks affecting the Dizon mine. The company rejected the allegations and stated that it had operated at the mine only from 1975 to 1995.
2017
Dizon mine pollution allegations
Local media attributed pollution leaks at the Dizon mine to Benguet Corporation. The company denied responsibility and stated that its involvement at the mine ended in 1995.
2016
Benguet Corporation faces fine over Antamok mine tailings leak
The company faced a reported US$500,000 fine in connection with a tailings leak from its old Antamok mine in Itogon, Benguet. The incident was associated with pollution concerns involving the Agno, Liang, and Ambalanga rivers.
2016
Antamok mine tailings and river-pollution case
Benguet Corporation faced a reported US$500,000 fine after a tailings leak at its old Antamok mine in Itogon was linked to pollution affecting the Agno, Liang, and Ambalanga rivers. The company disputed liability, and the matter remained under trial in 2018.