Goldcorp is a Canadian company but among its major investors are British-based AXA Investment Managers UK Ltd (US$4.3 million), Blackrock Commodities Income Trust plc, and City Natural Resources High Yield Trust PLC, according to the …
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CAFOD and Goldcorp
CAFOD and Development and Peace Canada discover evidence of severe water contamination at Goldcorp mine
An investigation by aid agency CAFOD and Canada’s Development and Peace has uncovered documents showing water contamination at a Honduras mine owned by multi-million dollar mining company Goldcorp. Among the investors in Goldcorp are British-based …
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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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