OECD Complaint Against Barrick's Porgera Operations

Remedies sought:• In accordance with the wishes of the majority of residents of the Special Mine Lease area,in line with recommendations set out in the URS report of 2007, in line with internationalstandards and norms, and in order to bring Barrick/PJV into compliance with OECDGuidelines, we recommend that Barrick/PJV resettle all SML landowners and theirfamily members and relatives living in the SML area according to international bestpractice guidelines 19 and taking into consideration recommendations in the URS report ofJune 14, 2007.• In accordance with PEAK’s constitution and with OECD guidance on disclosure werecommend that Barrick/PJV post the URS report to the PEAK web site. Barrick/PJVshould also make the report available to Special Mine Lease area residents through thePorgera Landowners Association and other relevant local community organizations.Main source: Special Mining Lease Landowner Resettlement: Social Impact Assessment. 2007.URS. June 14. (Copy provided).2. HUMAN RIGHTS: A. Alleged violence by PJV security guards – killings, beatings, rapesof womenSummary: In 2005, a local grass roots organization, Akali Tange Association, finalized a reportalleging killings and beatings of local Ipili men by PJV security guards. Since then allegations ofbeatings and rapes, including gang rape, of Ipili women by PJV security guards have also beendocumented and a number of these cases have been made public. There is reason to believeviolence by PJV security guards has a long history at the PJV mine. This request for reviewdetails some of these alleged cases, focusing on cases since 2006, when Barrick acquired the PJVmine.Rape, extrajudicial executions, and excessive use of force against civilians by mine securityforces are violations of the victims’ internationally-guaranteed human rights. 20 Relevantinternational guidelines that reference international human rights include, among others, the 10principles of Sustainable Development (particularly principles 1 and 3) 21 of the International19 In considering relocation for all people living within the Special Mine Lease Area Barrick/PJV should be guidedby international standards for resettlement. International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 5, onresettlement, is currently under review. The new guideline, expected to be completed in 2011, should be considereda minimal standard for resettlement of all people living within the Special Mine Lease area. If resettlement is to takeplace prior to completion of the IFC PS the most recent version of the standard should be considered a minimalstandard.20 Alleged violence by PJV security guards violates the Right to Freedom from Arbitrary or Unlawful Deprivation ofLife; Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Person; Right to Freedom from Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, orDegrading Treatment or Punishment; Right to Physical and Mental Health; Right to Freedom from Arbitrary Arrestor Detention; Right to Freedom of Movement; Right to Equal Recognition and Protection under the Law. Thealleged violence against women further violates the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationAgainst Women.21 ICMM 10 Principles: 1. Implement and maintain ethical business practices and sound systems of corporategovernance; 3. Uphold fundamental human rights and respect cultures, customs and values in dealings withemployees and others who are affected by our activities. See also further guidance under these principles, inparticular ICMM’s guide Human Rights in the Mining & Metals Industry Overview, Management Approach and7