THE PRICE OF GOLDn Article 3 n 10:09 * 12/10/04 n leprixdelor
SynopsisTHE PRICE OF GOLDMali produces the most profitable gold in the world...
at what cost ?
Millions of tons of gold-bearing ore are processed with cyanide - and supplies to the Occident millions of $s of benefits.
In Africa, remain the toxic dusts and slimes, the infested waters;
the sacrificed workers of an unamed apartheid;
and the malian exterior debt, infinite...
But, facing the multinational mining companies "adding value" to the Sadiola's gigantic gold deposit, the local population summons up its strength. The civil society joins forces.
The Sadiola's Commune investigates - and publicly denounces...
Then, the Exploitation Company are pressured to organize a concertation dialogue…
[hope nevertheless]
Slowly, the situation is improving.
As a whole.
Scientific documentary,
hard-boiled story
or tragic farce ?
