Vedanta versus the villagers: the fight for the sacred mountain
Tribes say plans by UK-listed mining firm Vedanta to mine on holy land will destroy their way of life
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/oct/12/vedanta-versus-the-villagers.
Government criticises mining company’s treatment of local tribe
• Vedanta ‘did not respect the rights’ of local indigenous people
• Charity Survival International raised alarm over scheme
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/oct/12/government-criticises-mining-company-vedanta.
Vedanta Resources – India’s largest copper mining firm
Profile of the company and the man in charge, billionaire Anil Agarwal
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/oct/12/vedanta-resources-anil-agarwal.