Peru Support Group and CAFOD Statement
On Friday 16th October a High Court decision upheld the injunction to freeze the assets of British mining company Monterrico Metals. Mrs Justice Gloster ruled that the Claimants …
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Philippine groups slam mining while British companies show interest
British mining companies have expressed further interest in doing business in the Philippines, following a business meeting with President Arroyo in London. Rio Tinto has reportedly expressed interest while BHP Billiton is already active in …
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Root out bribery to protect the poor and most vulnerable in developing countries
A new Draft Bill to go before Parliament could significantly enforce wide powers to investigate and prosecute British companies committing bribery overseas.
CAFOD welcomes the publication of the Joint Parliamentary Committee report on the Draft …
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Unearth Justice: BHP Billiton ‘fails to give answers’
BHP Billiton has failed to satisfy CAFOD, which is pressuring the company over its operations in the Philippines.
See http://www.cafod.org.uk/news/bhp-answers-2009-02-26…
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