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Introduction
Commitment to cultural heritage
Ambatovy is a world-class nickel and cobalt mining operation building on social profitability and
transparency at all levels of the organization. Ambatovy’s archaeological work was initiated in 2005 in
order to protect archaeological and cultural sites. In accordance with the commitments its Environmental
Management and Social Development Plan (PGEDS) created in 2007, Ambatovy implemented an
archaeological program to preserve Madagscar’s cultural heritage, including archaeological and sacred
sites located in all construction areas between Moramanga and Toamasina. All movable archaeological
items that were discovered during the construction of the mine, the pipeline and the plant were stored,
handled and analyzed. The route of the pipeline has been modified several times to bypass traditional sites.
The lecturers during symposium
