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Momodou
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 Posted - 20 Feb 2008 : 19:34:49
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Foroyaa Editorial
The Carnegie Affair
Clarification Needed
The Government has traded allegations against Carnegie Minerals Plc which responded swiftly with a statement issued on 18 February 2008 denying the allegations. Many issues need to be clarified for the interest of the public. Had Foroyaa had the opportunity to speak to the Secretary of State yesterday, we would have put forward the following questions:
1. The company has denied allegations of deception. It says that traces of uranium are expected in such deposits but they are not commercially viable. What is your reaction to that?
2. You are supposed to have been aware of this because the company claims that you have been informed that traces of uranium had been observed and was willing to pay for independent international industry experts to review the Company’s mining data to assist with your understanding of it. Is that so?
3. Is this a temporary dispute or has the government already made up its mind to permanently withdraw the licence of the company?
4. Has the government considered the implications of its actions, considering that some companies may view your actions as hostile to foreign investment?
5. The RSN release claims that the agreement provides for arbitration. Did you consider that option?
6. Foroyaa has spoken to an employee who claimed that the company employs 150 employees, apart from the casual labourers. He was very much concerned about their fate. Has the government taken into account the fate of the employees of the company?
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 21/2008, 20 – 21 February 2008
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