This is what the company has spent to try to fix the disaster

Grupo México Accused of Inadequate Response to Sonora River Contamination

The Mexican government has​ accused mining company Grupo México of inadequate response to the ‍ecological​ disaster caused ⁤by the company’s Buenavista del Cobre mining complex. The disaster, which occurred in 2014,⁣ involved the dumping of ‌40,000 cubic meters‌ of acidulated copper sulphate, affecting⁤ the Sonora River and surrounding areas.

Government Criticism:

• Grupo México allocated only 7.8 million pesos directly‌ to people affected by the ⁢disaster, despite⁤ a trust ⁢fund initially planned for a two billion⁣ peso budget.
• The company has resorted to delaying remediation work despite documented‌ negative effects on water, land, air, flora, and‍ fauna.
• Only 1.232 billion pesos of⁣ the ⁣committed two billion pesos were actually implemented.
• The government considers Grupo México’s remediation efforts inadequate and has ordered them to modify their programs.

Company⁢ Response:

• Grupo México has not ‌publicly responded to the government’s accusations.

Consequences:

• The company faces potential legal repercussions and potential financial penalties.
• Damage claims from affected ​individuals and communities are likely to arise.
• The incident‍ has raised serious questions⁤ about ⁤the environmental responsibility of‌ large mining corporations.