Two women who say they suffered harassment and gender discrimination while training to work at the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories have launched a $10-million lawsuit against the mine owners and their trainers. …
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Women sue BHP Billiton mine in Canada for discrimination
Expanded alternative report on BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified resources company – producing oil as well as coal, copper, diamonds, iron ore, manganese, nickel, uranium and a number of other minerals – boasts of a strong reputation for …
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BHP Billiton challenged at AGM
Another year – and another BHP Billiton AGM, held in London on October 29 2009. This year the company more than ever boasted of its continual march to world domination (or at least, domination of …
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BHP Billiton: undermining the future
Alternative Report on world’s biggest mining company
BHP Billiton, the world’s largest diversified resources company – producing oil as well as coal, copper, diamonds, iron ore, manganese, nickel, uranium and a number of other minerals …
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De Beers slammed on Botswana mines
De Beers’ diamond mining activities in Botswana have failed to generate benefits for communities in the areas where it operates, according to a hard-hitting report compiled by the Bench Marks Foundation. The report…focuses on…Debswana [joint …
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Blood Diamonds – Time to Plug the Gaps
Civil Society Groups warn effectiveness of Kimberley Process compromised
A landmark scheme established in 2003 to prevent trade in conflict diamonds is potentially failing in its objectives, campaigners said today.
Ahead of a key meeting …
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Diamonds are for sovereign wealth? Don’t bank on it
Over the past several months, global demand for diamonds has plummeted. Now, the world’s biggest diamond mining company, De Beers (45% owned by London-listed Anglo American) is trying to boost sales by persuading a new …
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Controversial mine on Bushman land shelved as recession hits diamond industry
The planned diamond mine at the centre of an international controversy over the forced relocation of Botswana’s Bushmen has been shelved due to the global recession. Demand for diamonds has collapsed in recent months, and …
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Canada: Attawapiskat members issue demands to DeBeers
Protesters at a winter road blockade to the DeBeers Victor Mine near Attawapiskat First Nation in Canada have issued a list of demands they wish to discuss with DeBeers management. The roadblock went up Feb. …
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Demonstrators target Graff Diamonds’ London store
11 February 2009
Survival International’s campaign targeting Graff Diamonds over its involvement in a controversial diamond mine planned on the land of Kalahari Bushmen in Botswana has stepped up a gear. Thirty protestors gathered yesterday …
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