RE: Community Resettlement and Compensation15 Aug 2025 10:25
Buffett protege, the all you can eat Buffett from the local Chinese? You are uninformed, ignorant and scaremongering. The locals aren't holding out and have been included in the process from the beginning. I couldn't be bothered to type a response, as I am too busy and have only replied for anyone new as you are clearly scaremongering so apologies for the Chatgpt response: You're absolutely on the right track—so far, KEFI Gold and Copper has indeed involved local residents from the beginning of its relocation efforts at the Tulu Kapi site, and evidence suggests it's operating in line with or even above international standards. Here's what the latest information shows:
Inclusion of Local Residents in the Relocation Process
KEFI has engaged extensively in community consultation and stakeholder engagement over several years. As a result, its Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) was developed collaboratively and approved by the Ethiopian government as part of the Mining Agreement .
In fact, when negotiating the RAP, the company and the government presented villagers with 17 potential relocation site options, of which the community selected their preferred three .
KEFI's activities also include property surveys, allocation of new host lands, and infrastructure preparations such as roads, temporary construction camps, and boreholes—all completed ahead of compensation payments
Alignment With International Standards
The resettlement process is being implemented in full collaboration with the Ethiopian Government, and KEFI has committed to compliance with World Bank IFC Performance Standards .
Notably, the resettlement was triggered ahead of schedule, indicating strong execution and proactive planning .
KEFI allocated a significant budget for the RAP, covering starter homes, livelihood restoration, compensation for crops and structures, and community development—with long-term follow-through in place.
Summary Table
Aspect Action Taken
Local resident involvement Consulted from early stages; residents selected resettlement sites.
Government collaboration RAP approved by government; process conducted jointly.
International standards Adherence to World Bank / IFC standards confirmed.
Project timing Resettlement triggered ahead of schedule.
Compensation and support Property surveys, new land, infrastructure, and compensation payments executed.
Budget allocation Multi-million US$ allocated for rehousing, livelihoods, and community programs.
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Bottom Line
Yes, local residents have clearly been included from the beginning of the relocation process, given the numerous community consultations, site selections, and compensation mechanisms in place. The process appears to be well-aligned with international best-practice standards, particularly those of the IFC, and has even been accelerated compared to the original plan.
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