Death threats, disasters, and the value of persistence
The struggle against mining at Phulbari, Bangladesh Dear friends, News in this mailout begins with renewed death threats against mining opponents on the Wild Coast of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. One of those threatened is our friend Nonhle Mbuthuma of the Amadiba...
Coal wrecks the climate, whether for energy or steel production
Dear friends, This will be the last London Mining Network news mailout this year, so I wish you all a happy festive season and every good thing for the New Year. Thank you for your continuing interest in our work. In case you would like to make a donation and are in a...
Anglo American must do better, BHP cannot hide!
Dear friends, We have just published a major report on major London-based mining company Anglo American. Should Do Better: Anglo American’s mining operations and affected communities in Latin America examines the difference between how the company reports...
Rejecting injustice, building a better future
Dear friends, Over the past month we have recalled three grave injustices related to the mining industry: the 9 August 2001 eviction of the village of Tabaco to make way for the expansion of the Cerrejon coal mine in Colombia, then part-owned by Anglo American, BHP...