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 …
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Vedanta going ahead with Orissa project: Anil Agarwal
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.…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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C of E investing in company accused of human rights abuses
A company in which the Church of England has a £29 million shareholding will face allegations of human rights abuses and widespread environmental destruction as campaigners publish an ‘alternative report’ into its activities. The Church …
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Archbishop queries miner shareholding
The Archbishop of Canterbury has raised concerns about the Church of England’s investment in Vedanta, the FTSE 100 mining group criticised by the government this week over its plans to open a bauxite operation in …
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Church under pressure over revelations that Vedanta supplies nuclear programme
• Sacred mountain bauxite will be used for missiles
• Campaigners press for ethical rethink on share stake
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/aug/02/vedanta-mining-environment-development.
This information was in fact published no less than eight years ago by the …
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Holy row about Vedanta
Church of England to meet Vedanta management on Niyamgiri
A persistent campaign by activists to stop Vedanta from mining in Orissa’s Niyamgiri mountains for bauxite has got a boost from the Church. The Church of …
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Church accused of unethical investment in Vedanta
The Church of England and one of Britain’s leading charities have been revealed as shareholders in a London-based company behind a controversial aluminium mine in India which campaigners allege will wreak environmental destruction. Vedanta Resources, …
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