The Facts DNI Metals Inc. responds to misinformed statements of MiningWatch Canada regarding Vohitsara Graphite Project in Madagascar
DNI (CSE: DNI) (OTC Pink: DMNKF) is urging MiningWatch Canada to retract misleading statements made
with respect to DNI’s operations in its Vohitsara graphite property in Madagascar.
We respect MiningWatch Canada’s work around the world and the need to fight global threats to public
health, environment, and community interests. In the case of the Vohitsara Graphite Project, however,
MiningWatch Canada has made significant errors in fact and judgment that will impact negatively on the
Company, the workers and the communities within which we operate in Madagascar.
The facts are as follows:
1. DNI works with communities, not against them. We are proud of our successful partnerships.
We do not, nor have we ever, practiced harassment or intimidation.
2. DNI’s wholly owned subsidiary in Madagascar, DNI Metals Madagascar S.A.R.L. is the registered
and beneficial holder of Mining Permit 38642 with respect to the Vohitsara property. DNI is at
present conducting the requisite Environmental Impact Study, which is well advanced and will
be completed shortly.
3. DNI holds all of the requisite statutory approvals and permits to support its operations in
Madagascar and the Company is operating fully in compliance with local and national laws
and regulations.
4. All exploration activities on the Vohitsara property have been conducted in active consultation
and cooperation with affected landowners and operators. These consultations also set out the
mechanics for compensation for any adverse effects on the landowners’ operations. This
process is ongoing, in conjunction with the Company’s active exploration operations at site.
5. There are no disputes between DNI and resident / affected landowners in respect of its
operations in Madagascar.
6. Prior to commencing exploration activities, DNI, in conjunction with local landowners, and
coordinated by an independent consultant, conducted an inventory of crops which could be
affected by their exploration activities on the land. This process also remains ongoing; with
multiple meetings held by the Company with local residents on-site each month. DNI has
previously formalised a system of protocols in consultation with local residents, whereby
landowners / operators in planned operational areas are identified with the assistance of a
designated committee of local elders, who then actively participate with the Company in
discussions with affected landowners / operators to negotiate appropriate compensation.
7. From the inception of its activities, DNI has maintained a commitment to a strong community
and social engagement. DNI consistently employs local indigenous personnel from its direct
operational areas for project support. The number of employees engaged under this policy
currently numbers in excess of 100. DNI also provides relevant on-site training, as well as
emergency medical and general community support. Recently, DNI personnel and local
contractors have been finalizing a major expansion and upgrade of the soccer field in the local
village of Ambatolampy and will shortly be completing the first of two water wells in the same
village.
Given the facts as specified above, DNI calls on MiningWatch Canada to correct the record and
promptly retract its accusations against DNI’s operations on the Vohitsara graphite property in
Madagascar.
I dont think DNI would put this out unless they were thoroughly sure. Miningwatch and Beaverhead can try as they may posting drivalous words.
AI
