Newmont shelved plans to sell bottled water over public perception — Environmental Director

Mining giant Newmont Ghana considered venturing into the bottled-water business using water treated at its mining facilities but abandoned the idea over concerns about public perception. The company 39;s Regional Director for Environmental Affairs, Mr Albert Otchere Ainoo, made the revelation at the Ambassador 39;s Water Experts Program (AWEP) Symposium held at the Accra Marriott Hotel on Tuesday.