Engaging in journalism activities without permission Given that I had been followed around the tiny town for two days by men in ’80s-style wraparound sunglasses, it wasn’t really a surprise to me when I finally got arrested last Thursday in northern Tanzania. I had...
Glencore, the world’s biggest commodities trader, located about 30 kilometres outside Zurich, Switzerland, has not been a big name in the public domain, because it has been in private hands for almost 40 years. But now it represents 2011’s biggest...
Germany to Halt Nuclear Power Production by 2022 “The exit is necessary, and is recommended, in order to rule out the risks of nuclear power,” the commission said. “It is possible, because there are less risky alternatives.” It identified wind, solar, water as...
In an open letter addressed to the EU president, the EU presidency and the European commission, 50 MEPs from 4 different political parties (S&D, Greens, Gue/Nordic Left and ALDE) call for “a moratorium on EU public financing for mining projects until adequate...
The world’s biggest commodities’ trader has “gone public” on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges, following the conditional issue of shares to its so-called “cornerstone investors” over the previous week. Glencore has leapt...
Seven die in “clash” at Barrick mine Since it was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2010, African Barrick – subsidiary of the world’s biggest gold mining company – has been beset by accusations of committing major human rights abuses...
