Aligning UK critical mineral policies with the human rights and environmental priorities of devolved nations
The UK Government’s critical minerals agenda is driving vast increases in mineral demands, with devastating environmental and human rights impacts for mining-affected communities and workers across global supply chains. The government’s approach has...
New Report on Glencore Launched: “A Bad Deal for Canada”
The Anglo Swiss mining giant Glencore is infamous for its history of bribery, environmental harm and irresponsible business practices. Now that it has been granted permission to expand its presence in Canada by taking ownership of four huge coal mines, our new report...
Rio Tinto: are you listening, or just continuing the policy of ‘dialogue to death’?
Report on the Rio Tinto plc AGM, London, 4 April 2024 Introduction i) Two issues featured particularly prominently in this year’s Rio Tinto plc AGM: water and listening. ii) The issues raised by friends and allies of London Mining Network all involved water in one way...