South African Catholic bishops ask mining corporations to explain why they use tax havens
Commemoration of the anniversary of the Marikana massacre, which occurred during a strike at Lonmin’s platinum operations in South Africa. Several of the companies mentioned in the press release below, and the accompanying letter, are listed in London. 29...
Frontline voices challenging Mines and Money Conference
Between 25-30 November, frontline activists will gather in London to oppose the Mines and Money conference, attended by over 2,000 investors and speakers such as Brexiter Nigel Farage and Paradise Papers implicated Arron Banks. From Uganda, Colombia and Philippines,...
'Water should be for life and not for death'
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report calling on mining companies to put people and the planet before profit. Mine Tailings Storage: safety is no Accident has been produced jointly by UNEP and the Norwegian foundation GRID-Adrenal. It...
UN Body warns of more mining waste disasters, unless safety improves
The full UNEP report into mining waste disasters has been released today, following October’s assessment summary of the report. An international coalition of non-governmental organizations, including London Mining Network, support the recommendations of...