On a recent visit to Bhubaneswar, the capital of the large eastern state of Odisha, I found the airport plastered with advertisements and slogans expressing the nurturing, socially conscious side — caring for the poor, …
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Vedanta’s PR Campaign Backfires in India
Indian minister halts fresh Vedanta bid to mine Niyamgiri
India’s environment minister has ordered that the proposal by UK-listed Vedanta to expand its Orissa alumina refinery six fold, be held in abeyance.
The decision seems effectively to put the highly-controversial Nyamgiri mine project on …
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The greatest threat to Bougainville Copper’s future is its hidden past
Bougainville Copper Limited, or BCL, is a subsidiary of Rio Tinto.
Last month the President of the European Shareholders of Bougainville Copper (ESBC) Axel Sturm publicly raised concerns over the volatility of BCL’s share prices. …
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Indonesian mine workers bludgeoned by state security forces
The world’s leading mineworkers federation, ICEM, has vigorously condemned recent attacks against employees of one of Indonesia’s biggest mines. A military brigade, serving the interests of London-listed Bumi Resources, has allegedly severely beaten twenty workers, …
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BHP Billiton wants money from Aboriginal elder
MEDIA RELEASE FRIDAY 20th APRIL 20212
MINING GIANT SEEKS COSTS FROM ARABUNNA ELDER AFTER RULING ON CHALLENGE TO FEDERAL APPROVAL OF THE OLYMPIC DAM EXPANSION
In a packed courtroom today Justice Besanko dismissed Uncle Kevin …
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Big Questions for Anglo American
Since Anglo American listed in London and moved its headquarters from South Africa to Britain, the company’s dealings with its critics have been characterised by a level of formal courtesy that sits awkwardly with its …
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Launch of Greenwash Gold 2012 Campaign
London Mining Network, UK Tar Sands Network and Bhopal Medical Appeal launch the ‘Greenwash Gold 2012′ Campaign today. See the campaign website at http://www.greenwashgold.org/.
See also http://londonminingnetwork.org/2012/03/launch-of-greenwash-gold-2012-campaign/ and media coverage below.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/apr/15/protest-groups-olympics-sponsors-campaign.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/an-unlikely-protest-pinup-for-the-summers-olympic-games-7646602.html…
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Indian tribe stands firm as Vedanta mine appeal adjourned
One of the world’s most controversial mines is back in the spotlight after hundreds protested against renewed efforts to mine India’s Niyamgiri Hills. Dongria Kondh and Niyamgiri supporters held their own ‘public hearing’ in Orissa …
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Philippines: Anniversary knocked while President delays reforms
The debate on mining continues to dominate the Philippine media. There has been a ‘flurry’ of activities to coincide with the anniversary of the Philippine Mining Act, which has also collided with the on-going lobbying …
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Tarsands News
European Fuel Quality Directive Update
The European Union has reached a stalemate in a vote to decide if tar sands oil is to be labeled as highly polluting. There were 89 votes for the proposal …
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