Thousands Rally in Mongolia Over Foreign Mining Concessions
A rare public protest in Mongolia’s capital drew thousands of demonstrators who criticized foreign mining concessions and demanded action to prop up the tottering economy.
South African anti-mining activist assassinated in Xolobeni
Sikhosiphi “Bazooka” Rhadebe, the chairman of Amadiba Crisis Committee, was gunned down at his home in Xolobeni on South Africa’s Wild Coast. Australian-owned mining company, Mineral Commodities Limited, denies any involvement in the killing. The company has significant funding from London.
Brazil wants Samarco to stop leaks before operations resume
Samarco Mineração will not receive Brazilian government authorisation to resume iron-ore mining operations at the site of a dam burst that killed 19 people until leaks of tailings are stopped, environmental protection officials said.
The reality of mining behind Goa's playtime facade
… a brutal response to tribal community resistance.
The reality of mining behind Goa’s playtime facade
… a brutal response to tribal community resistance.