Vedanta going ahead with Orissa project: Anil Agarwal
London-listed mining giant Vedanta’s proposed bauxite mine in Orissa’s Niyamgiri Hills has sparked protests in India and abroad. The environmental ministry, reacting to reports that the mining will impact the livelihood and traditions of the tribals who live in the vicinity of the mine, has withheld a final clearance to the mine. In February this [...]
It is Trying to Rebuild Its Image, But Can Vedanta Find its Soul?
Charges of environmental damage and human rights violations are forcing Vedanta group to change. Founder Anil Agarwal has to ensure the changes are more than cosmetic. See http://business.in.com/article/boardroom/can-vedanta-find-its-soul/12382/1.
Vedanta takes on critics of mining at India tribal site
London-based resource giant Vedanta has decided to take on its critics who have been attacking from all sides over its plans to mine an area in India held sacred by a tribal group. See http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100304/wl_sthasia_afp/indiabritainminingvedantarights.
Church of England disinvests from Vedanta Resources plc
“… after six months of engagement, we are not satisfied that Vedanta has shown, or is likely in future to show, the level of respect for human rights and local communities that we expect of companies in whom the Church investing bodies hold shares.” NEWS from the Church of England PR20.10 05/02/2010 Church of England [...]
C of E sells shares in Vedanta after pressure from campaigners
The Church of England has disinvested from the controversial mining company, Vedanta Resources, after sustained pressure from campaigners, including many Christian groups. Vedanta was just one of a number of investments in mining companies which the Church of England still holds. Both the Church of England and the Methodist Church hold shares in Anglo American, [...]
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