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.