Haiti Mining : Anti Hillary GOP hit piece, here is the facts

I gues you have read the following post: http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511767556

it basically insinuates that Clinton’s brother, Tony Rodham, who sat on the board of a self-described mining company received one of only two “gold exploitation permits” from the Haitian government—the first issued in over 50 years, because of Clintons state depertment job.

So what is the facts ?


Who Will Benefit from Haiti's Gold Rush? Haitian Government Embraces U.S., Canadian Mining Firms

After years of rumors that mining companies were exploring in Haiti, Canadian and U.S. corporations now confirm they have permits to mine gold in more than 1,000 square miles in northern Haiti. Haiti’s new prime minister says the estimated $20 billion worth of minerals in Haiti’s hills could help liberate it from dependency on foreign aid and rebuild from the devastating 2010 earthquake

http://www.democracynow.org/2012/5/31/who_will_benefit_from_haitis_gold


VCS Mining LLC (United States), subsidiary Delta Société Minière S.A were issued one (1) exploitation permit in 2012. The permit is situated at Morne Bossa (bordering the Communes of Milot/Quartier Morin) (25 km2 ).

The relevant conventinon for this permit is Citadelle (signed with government in 1997 and ratified by Council of Ministers in 2005.

Two other mining permits in Haiti [gold and copper] were awarded to the Haitian society "Société Minière du Nord-Est S.A" (SOMINE S.A) [company partner of Majescor Resources Inc. (Majescor) and its wholly owned subsidiary SIMACT Alliance Copper-Gold Inc. (SACG)]

http://chrgj.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/haiti_2.pdf

Haiti - Economy : Gold mining exploitation permit - Morne Bossa

is the first permit of their kind issued in over 50 years. "We would like to thank President Martelly, Prime Minister Lamothe, and especially the Director general of the Bureau of Mines, Mr. Remarais, for their cooperation, vision and commitment to the development of Haiti’s natural resource base," commented VCS CEO Angelo Viard. "The government’s commitment to responsible development of the country’s vast natural resource base will be a major contributor to economic development, employment, and the welfare of the Haitian people."

Under Haitian mining law, an Exploitation Permit is valid for five years, and renewable up to 25 years. If further resources are discovered within the permitted area, the law allows additional renewals for up to 10 years.

"The first priority of Haitian governmental officials is to ensure the proper framework for sustainable development of these resources, which include environmental protections and the development of the most valuable asset of this nation, its people. We believe our business practices fulfill all official requirements and we look forward to working with national and local officials to create a meaningful impact on the citizens of Haiti through employment, training, and other social benefits. Our plan is to grow, strengthen, and positively impact local communities and surrounding areas," added Mr. Viard.

http://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-7491-haiti-economy-gold-mining-exploitation-permit-morne-bossa.html

The companies have been unable to perform work under such permits due to reasons outside of their control,


The companies have been unable to perform work under such permits due to reasons outside of their control, including, principally: (1) the Senate Resolution calling for a moratorium on mining activity and (2) the government’s efforts to rewrite Haitian mining law.Once the political and legislative issues have been resolved the companies listed in this table should have the
opportunity to continue activities


History of Mining in Haiti

http://vcsmining.com/mining-history.html

The Spanish exploited gold in Haiti in the 15th and 16th centuries. Copper and gold occurrences have been revealed over time, however, it was not until the 20th century that the mining industry began to prosper.

1957 to 1982 — Reynolds Haitian Mines Metals Inc. exploited bauxite in Miragoane at an annual rate of 600,000 tons.

1960 to 1971 — SEDREN S.A. (Canada) exploited copper in Mémé. 1.5 million tons at 2% copper were extracted in a copper skarn.

1970’s — The United Nations performed a study which specified the occurrences of copper and gold.

1980’s — A practicability study was completed on the Douvray property. Deposits measured were determined to be sub-economic given the price of copper.

1995 — St. Genevieve Haiti signs the first Convention Miniere with the Haitian government for mining rights until 2025, which is the only convention ever signed in Haiti.

1990 to 2000 — Mining was put on hold due to political issues.

2005 — Convention Miniere was published in an official legal journal.

2007 — A company by the name of SIMACT, a group of Haitian investors, invested heavily in the project along with the existing companies.

2008 — A company named Alliance Copper Gold, a group of mining professionals, invested in that same project.

2008 — St. Genevieve another company from Canada.

2009 — Eurasian Minerals and Newmont Mining were granted 27 permits in north-east Haiti in addition to the 5 licenses they already owned and existing Newmont permits. They acquired the Grand Bois Land, host to a non-compliant NI43-101 gold resource with development potential and possible copper-gold porphyry system at depth.

2012 - Delta Societe Miniere S.A - Subsidiary of VCS Mining, Inc. received first Mining Exploitation Permits in decades.

2013 - New Mining Law being drafted by the government to replace the old mining law.