Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Community and smelter-development dispute at PT Vale Indonesia
PT Vale Indonesia faced criticism and potential legal action concerning delayed smelter commitments and proposed transfers of part of its concession to local communities.
2009
Vale-Inco labour dispute
The strike by Canadian Vale-Inco employees lasted approximately 15 months and became a major dispute over labour relations following the Vale acquisition.
2006
Removal from the FTSE4Good Index
Inco was removed from the FTSE4Good sustainability index after being assessed as failing to meet the index's human-rights criteria.
Environmental and Indigenous-relations criticism
The company and predecessor operations have faced criticism concerning mine runoff, environmental impacts and disputes with Indigenous or local groups.