Protesters grab chance for a dig at mining giants
Protesters say Rio’s record makes a mockery of Lord Coe’s promise of the greenest Games ever Two of the world’s biggest mining companies endured a barrage of protests last Thursday, as a broad coalition of unions, individuals, social and...London 2012: Rio Tinto and the ethics of corporate sponsorship
As London 2012 draws near, and the world’s media goes into Olympics overdrive, we need to focus on some of the Games’ corporate suppliers and sponsors. Much has been said about some of the front line sponsors, but last week both unions and environmental and human...Big Questions for Anglo American
Since Anglo American listed in London and moved its headquarters from South Africa to Britain, the company’s dealings with its critics have been characterised by a level of formal courtesy that sits awkwardly with its behaviour on the ground. At this year’s AGM on 19...Vote Rio Tinto for Greenwash Gold 2012
Vote for Rio Tinto for Greenwash Gold 2012! Rio Tinto is providing the metal for the 2012 Olympic Medals. Visit www.greenwashgold.org. And support locked out workers at Alma, Quebec, as they call for Rio Tinto to be pushed off the podium! Click on image for more…
Anglo American urged to act over tuberculosis claims
FTSE100 company facing legal action as South African workers say inadequate safety measures in place in mining operations http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/apr/18/anglo-american-sued-miner-tuberculosis See also: Anglo must act to protect miners’ health...Olympic medal pollution protesters disrupt Rio Tinto meeting
Protesters claim ‘life-threatening’ air pollution is produced by mines supplying metal for London 2012 Olympic medals See http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/apr/19/olympic-medal-pollution-protesters-rio-tinto?CMP=twt_gu. An audio recording of the...Protesters picket Rio Tinto meeting over mines behind Olympic medals
Mining giant Rio Tinto faced a protest today from a broad coalition of unions, social and environmental groups from as far afield as Mongolia over its role as a key sponsor and sole provider of gold, silver and bronze for the 2012 Olympic medals. See...Protesters target Rio Tinto AGM
Workers and community members affected by Rio Tinto’s operations converged on the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in Westminster this morning to protest against the impacts of Rio Tinto’s operations. Click on headline for more…