Niyamgiri activist gets world’s biggest green prize
Exclusive interview with Prafulla Samantara, a key leader in the long struggle against bauxite mining in a forest safeguarded by indigenous people for centuries
The European Parliament insists on a cyanide ban in mining
In a strong vote with 566 in favor and 8 against the European Parliament has reiterated its call to the European Commission to ban the use of cyanide-based mining in the European Union as soon as possible.
Colombia Urges Blood Diamond-Style Controls for Gold Buyers
Colombia is calling for tougher controls over international gold purchases to curb the amount of illegally-mined metal entering mainstream markets, following similar moves by the diamond industry.
Rio ponders future in Indonesia's Grasberg copper mine
Diversified miner Rio Tinto Plc said it was continuing talks on the long-term future of its stake in the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia and one of its top executives would visit the country for talks over the coming weeks.
Rio ponders future in Indonesia’s Grasberg copper mine
Diversified miner Rio Tinto Plc said it was continuing talks on the long-term future of its stake in the Grasberg copper mine in Indonesia and one of its top executives would visit the country for talks over the coming weeks.