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 disinvests from Vedanta Resources [...]
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, BHP Billiton [...]
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 disinvests from Vedanta [...]
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 is seeking to profit from a portfolio of mining companies including BHP Billiton, which campaigners say are having a massive [...]
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