21 May 2013
Reacting to news that Parliament will this week consider whether to probe the transparency of oil and mining firms listed in London, Richard Solly, the Co-ordinator of London Mining Network, said:
“London …
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London Mining Network welcomes announcement of parliamentary enquiry into extractives companies
Scottish Coal’s collapse: the untold story
Loose Anti Opencast Network (LAON) press release 2013-25, 24 April 2013
(See also information from Coal Action Scotland below this press release)
The collapse of the Scottish Coal Company has, according to those charged with …
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EU agrees landmark anti-corruption law for global resource companies
Press release from Global Witness and Publish What You Pay, 9th April 2013
New law represents a major victory after decade and a half campaign
The EU has today agreed ground-breaking new rules forcing oil, …
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Is Welsh planning policy for coal about to hit the buffers?
Loose Anti Opencast Network Press Release, 15 March 2013
Communities across the South of Wales, living close to proposed or actual opencast mine proposals in the Rhonnda (the Bryn Defaid proposal) , Neath and Port …
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Does the UK need nearly 50 new opencast coal mines?
THE LOOSE ANTI OPENCAST NETWORK Press Release 20, 4 February 2013
Today, the Loose Anti Opencast Network publishes its monthly review of potential and actual applications for new opencast or surface mine sites across the UK. It reveals …
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2013 – A Crunch Year for Coal and the UK Coal Industry
Press Release from Loose Anti-Opencast Network (LAON)
In 2012, coal as source of energy for power generation purposes has gone through a period of resurgence. Recent statistics from the Department of Energy and Climate Change …
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Santa Claus delivers coal to GCM board inside AGM; two arrests following coal dumped on Institute of Directors front door
There was uproar inside and outside the GCM Resources AGM when protesters disrupted proceedings. Click on image for more.
Four reasons why coal should not be included in the UK Growth and Infrastructure Bill
Press release from the LOOSE ANTI OPEN-CAST NETWORK, 16 December 2012
On Monday, The Growth and Infrastructure Bill returns to the floor of the House of Commons for a debate on the Report stage of …
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New report shows World Bank tough talk on climate is just a mirage in Mongolia’s Gobi desert
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2012
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — Just one week after its grim warning during the UN climate talks in Doha that the world is on a path towards a four degree-rise in …
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LONDON PROTESTERS JOIN FIVE THOUSAND IN INDIA TO STOP VEDANTA MINE
Foil Vedanta PRESS RELEASE 6 December 2012
India High Commission entrance is blocked with mud as noisy protests call for a final end to Vedanta’s Niyamgiri mine
Vedanta forced to close refinery as Supreme Court …
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Corruption risks mean the IMF was right to halt Congo loan programme
Press release from Global Witness
The reported decision of the IMF to halt funding should highlight the need for the Congolese state to ensure its natural resources are sold by public tender.
London-listed Glencore and …
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The Energy Bill: will it reduce the threat of opencast mining near where you live?
Loose Anti Open Cast Network press release, 5 December 2012
The Loose Anti Opencast Network is broadly in favour of the intention of the Energy Bill to reduce the reliance on coal in the UK‘s …
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