Bougainville Copper controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2010
Allegations concerning support for security forces
Kristian Lasslett published research alleging that BCL pressured the Papua New Guinean government to act against Bougainvillean resistance and supplied logistical facilities and equipment to security forces during the conflict. A former BCL chairman denied the allegations; the supplied material does not establish a final judicial determination.