GCM engages Malaysian 'lobbyist' to manage approval for Phulbari coal mining
London-based GCM Resources Plc has appointed a Malaysian ‘lobbyist’ to get the approval of the government of Bangladesh for exploration of the Phulbari coalmine. The company had failed to get…
More grief at GCM as another director is 'terminated'
Recently, GCM Resources CEO Gary Lye was prevented from visiting the site at Phulbari, Bangladesh, where the company wants to open a huge opencast coal mine. One of the company’s…
Deal with Asia Energy on Phulbari coalmine invalid
…against GCM Resources Plc, the mother company of the AEC, for doing business on the London Stock Exchange showing the Phulbari coalfield project as its own resources. See http://www.daily-sun.com/index.php?view=details&archiev=yes&arch_date=21-01-2013&type=Deal-with-Asia-Energy-on-Phulbari-coalmine-invalid&pub_no=386&cat_id=1&menu_id=2&news_type_id=1&index=2. …
Fascinating Story of Resistance: officials linked to UK mining company imprisoned by villagers in Bangladesh
Resistance to open pit mine, forced displacement and environmental disaster is strengthening everyday in Phulbari, Bangladesh. Recently, activists in Phulbari reported an exciting development. Shahriar Sunny, of the Bangladesh National…