Direct action against Xstrata in Argentina

Peoples’ struggles against Minera Alumbrera have become very active this past month in northern Argentina. The protests are aimed at shutting down the mine, and against the lifting of a judicial order prohibiting any activity in the Agua Rica project area....

BHP scraps plans for Congo smelter

BHP Billiton has shelved plans to build an aluminium smelter that would have underpinned a hydropower plant known as Inga III in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “Following a review of the project’s economics, BHP Billiton has decided not to continue with its smelter...

U.S. judge orders Vedanta to pay $82.75m in damages

U.S. judge orders Vedanta to pay $82.75m in damages Vedanta Resources has been dealt a “comeuppance” – yet again. This time, however, it has little to do with the UK company’s unparalleled disrespect for communities, workers or the environment....