The Canadian company undertook a airborne study of occupied Western Sahara on behalf of the occupying power.
In its 2012 annual report, ONHYM notes the following regarding the Canadian Metalex's mineral exploration in occupied Western Sahara:
"Airborne geophysical survey, magnetic and spectroradiometry, conducted by the Canadian company Goldak Airborne Ltd. Processing and interpretation of the airborne survey results Geological control of airborne anomalies. A total of 428 samples were collected. Partial results of samples collected at certain anomalies are encouraging."
Goldak's physical presence in Dakhla in 2012 was documented here.
Goldak is based in Saskatoon, Canada.
SRI update
The following overview enlists stock-exchange registered companies with current or recent operations in occupied Western Sahara. Updated 28 October 2026.
UN Security Council may endorse the occupation of Western Sahara
On the 30th of October, the UN Security Council may vote on a resolution on Western Sahara that sets aside the Saharawi people's right to self-determination, in violation of the UN Charter.
Polisario takes legal action to stop Ryanair
In a press conference in Madrid today, Polisario Front announced that the Western Sahara liberation movement is opening a legal case against the Spanish authorities for having issued a permit to Ryanair to fly to occupied Western Sahara.
Irish ad watchdog: Ryanair misleading about flights to Western Sahara
In a preliminary decision, the Irish advertising watchdog says the airline’s ads are likely to mislead, as Dakhla is “not a part of Morocco”.