Goldcorp controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2012
International Peoples’ Health Tribunal findings
A self-organized tribunal in Guatemala heard testimony about Goldcorp’s mines in Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico and found the company financially liable for alleged health and ecological damage. The proceeding was not a state court judgment.
2010
Human-rights controversy surrounding Marlin mine
Goldcorp’s Marlin mine in Guatemala faced criticism from human-rights organizations and communities over alleged environmental, social, cultural and health effects. Goldcorp commissioned an independent human-rights impact assessment and said it implemented its recommendations.
2009
Acid drainage and heavy-metal allegations at San Martín
Studies commissioned by CAFOD and conducted by Newcastle University reported acidic, metal-rich water associated with the San Martín mine site. The findings intensified criticism over possible effects on streams, agriculture, animals and public health.
2006
Health and contamination allegations concerning San Martín
A study by activist Flaviano Bianchini reported dangerous arsenic and lead levels in the blood of Hondurans living downstream from Goldcorp’s San Martín mine. Goldcorp and Honduran authorities disputed the findings, and the referenced material states that the allegations were not proven in court.