This week activists from Colombia, Mongolia, South Africa and the USA are in London with a common purpose: to draw attention to abuses being perpetrated in their countries by Anglo American and Rio Tinto, two …
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Community activists in London to denounce British companies’ abuses abroad
Killing me softly with his song: inside another BHP Billiton AGM
Colombia Solidarity Campaign was joined by anti-nuclear and climate activists on a protest outside the BHP Billiton AGM on 25 October. Inside, Colombian community representative Felipe Ustate and others called on the company for justice and an end to environmental destruction.
Could We Be About to See a Miners’ Spring?
The five-week wildcat strike at South Africa’s Marikana mine, owned by London-registered corporation Lonmin, ended with an important victory for the miners, which increased wages by between 11 and 22 percent. However, the way that …
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Bumi falls at first hurdle
Activists asked Bumi plc awkward questions at the company’s first London AGM yesterday. Bumi was listed on the London Stock Exchange earlier this year amid criticism over governance, environment, and human rights.
See http://www.downtoearth-indonesia.org/story/bumi-falls-first-hurdle.…
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Coal giant questioned over deaths, abuse, corruption at first AGM
Thursday, 14 June 2012. Controversial mining giant Bumi plc holds its first Annual General Meeting in London amid growing concerns about corruption associated with mining companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Press Release by …
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Anglo American urged to act over tuberculosis claims
FTSE100 company facing legal action as South African workers say inadequate safety measures in place in mining operations
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/apr/18/anglo-american-sued-miner-tuberculosis
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Anglo must act to protect miners’ health
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/apr/18/anglo-must-protect-miners-health…
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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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