New Caledonia
Contributing to Society
The Goro project will bring significant and positive socio-economic benefits to the people of New Caledonia. As well as generating approximately 800 jobs directly – a significant number in a territory that has an overall population of about 210,000 – it will also provide major long-term opportunities for local businesses and a stronger economic base for New Caledonia.
We continue to work with the nearby communities of Yaté and Mont-Dore to help them realize the benefits from plant construction and provide ongoing services to the operation. A Local Communities Involvement Programme is in place to optimize local communities' participation in the project through employment and business opportunities.
Our 2004 Contribution: New Caledonia
(All dollar amounts in millions of U.S.$) |
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Total |
| Employees |
245 |
| Wages, salaries and benefits other than post-retirement benefits |
13.0 |
| Post-retirement benefits |
2.0 |
| External employee training |
0.1 |
| Expenditures for employee health programs |
2.0 |
| Operating, capital and community-related expenditures |
122.0 |
| Employer tax contributions |
2.5 |
| Indirect taxes |
0.2 |
| Total contribution |
141.8 |
| Direct contribution to community |
141.8 |
See Glossary for definitions of key terms including: post-retirement benefits; operating, capital and community-related expenditures; indirect taxes; and direct contribution to community.
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