SouthGobi Resources controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Prosecution of Justin Capla
SouthGobi executive Justin Capla was prosecuted and later sentenced to five years in prison in connection with the Mongolian bribery allegations. He was pardoned in February 2015.
2012
Mongolian investigation and license suspension
During the controversy over the proposed Chalco acquisition, Mongolian authorities investigated SouthGobi and its personnel over allegations of bribery. The company's headquarters was searched and its mining license was suspended for several months.
2012
Detention of chief legal counsel
SouthGobi chief legal counsel Sarah Armstrong was detained in October 2012 and prevented from leaving Mongolia during the broader investigation.