Judge Suspends Yamana’s Agua Rica Project After Clashes in Andalgala, Argentina
One of the most controversial mining projects in Argentina, already affected by the economic crisis last year, has been halted by a court order after protests and clashes in the town of Andalgalá, Catamarca province. The judge’s decision to order an immediate suspension needs to be understood as a political one, rather than a strictly [...]
Communities protest against British-based mining companies in South Africa
The press statement below mentions Richard Spoor. Richard Spoor is a human rights lawyer who has represented communities resisting encroachment on their land by mining companies. He is currently being sued for defamation by Anglo American plc subsidiary Anglo Platinum and by African Rainbow Minerals.
See http://londonminingnetwork.org/2010/02/anglo-platinum-hands-off-richard-spoor/.
Jubilee Mokopane, Limpopo
South Africa
Press Statement
18 February 2010
LIMPOPO COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATE [...]
Western Shoshone return to court, citing violations by Barrick Gold
Last December, Western Shoshone plaintiffs won a court stay on expansion by Barrick Gold of its major Cortez gold mine in Nevada, citing environmental violations. Since then, the company has proceeded with the project after allegedly failing to implement many of the conditions laid down by the court. The tribes are now calling for the [...]
ANGLO PLATINUM: HANDS OFF RICHARD SPOOR!
Anglo Platinum is a subsidiary of London-based Anglo American
Jubilee South Africa PRESS ALERT, Date: 12/2/2010
COMMUNITY TO PICKET ON 15 FEB AT PRETORIA HIGH COURT!
ANGLO PLATINUM: HANDS OFF RICHARD SPOOR!
Community members from Limpopo will picket outside the Pretoria High Court on Monday, 15 Feb 2010. The community members have recently filed a legal case challenging Anglo [...]
Rio Tinto executives charged in China
Prosecutors in China are proceeding with a court case against four detained Rio Tinto executives, including Australian Stern Hu.
See http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/10/2816121.htm.
Australia wants transparency in Rio spy case
The Australian government has asked China to deal quickly and clearly with the trials of the four Rio Tinto employees accused of bribery and espionage.
See http://www.mineweb.com/mineweb/view/mineweb/en/page72068?oid=97902&sn=Detail&pid=92730.
