Vedanta's Lanjigarh expansion plan sees revival hopes
The controversial project of Vedanta group to expand Sesa-Sterlite’s Lanjigarh refinery is set to revive with Odisha deciding to undertake public hearing of the project later this month.
Vedanta’s Lanjigarh expansion plan sees revival hopes
The controversial project of Vedanta group to expand Sesa-Sterlite’s Lanjigarh refinery is set to revive with Odisha deciding to undertake public hearing of the project later this month.
Miners seek to take the plunge
Nautilus Minerals hopes a trio of machines being assembled in the northeast of England will foment a mining revolution on the other side of the world. One of Nautilus’ main shareholders is London-listed Anglo American. (Article also mentions De Beers, owned by Anglo American.)
UK doctors end investment in fossil fuel industry
The British Medical Association (BMA), the representative body of doctors in the UK, has voted to end its investments in fossil fuel companies, making it the first national medical organisation in the world to do so. It also voted to increase investments in renewable energy.
International jury rules in favour of binding laws for transnational corporations
Among other cases, the case of Anglo-Swiss mining corporation Glencore was emblematic of the global reach of a single corporation. Testimony from communities affected by the company in Peru, Colombia, Zambia and the Philippines provided a clear example of how TNCs can operate worldwide with complete impunity.