Authorities to investigate corruption in granting of mining rights

[Judi Lynn]

Authorities to investigate corruption in granting of mining rights
Monday, 30 May 2011 16:14
Marguerite Cawley

The director of Colombia's geological and mining institute reported that authorities will investigate cases of serious corruption found Monday in the granting of mining rights by institute employees.

Ingeominas Director Oscar Paredes said that 25 disciplinary processes are being initiated against former employees of the institute, and that the Inspector General's Office, Prosecutor General's Office, and Comptroller General's Office have plans to investigate further.

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Earlier on Monday, Mining Minister Carlos Rodado reported serious instances of corruption in the granting of mining titles in Colombian territory.

Rodado said that problems found included the granting of 37 titles in national parks and reserves, monopolies on titles and violation of rights in mining communities.

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