WORKING WITH STAKEHOLDERS
IN ORISSA, INDIA |
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Business
Group: Bauxite and Alumina
Region: Asia |
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In Bauxite and Alumina operations, the cycle
of investment and growth, coupled with the necessity of eventual
mine closure, are as much key sustainability challenges for
Alcan as they are for its operating communities. In some cases,
construction of a new facility requires relocation of people
living in the area to be developed, as is the case with the
proposed Utkal bauxite mining and alumina refining project
in Orissa, India, in which Alcan is the minority shareholder.
While the mine would be built on an uninhabited plateau,
the refinery would lead to the relocation of about 147 families.
As part of Indian law, and negotiated via a stakeholder consultation
process, all project-affected people would be eligible for
benefits stemming from a mutually agreed upon rehabilitation
and resettlement package. In this case, the project would
also include a newly constructed residential worker community
equipped with schooling, medical and water treatment facilities.
Before Alcan moves forward with the project, a number of
criteria must be met, including ensuring that the project
meets the test of broad community support. Alcan understands
the importance of balancing growth and profit with the needs
of its stakeholder groups. Alcan is committed to establishing
a deeper understanding of local stakeholder issues and securing
the needed stakeholder support for this project.
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