Germany to Halt Nuclear Power Production by 2022 “The exit is necessary, and is recommended, in order to rule out the risks of nuclear power,” the commission said. “It is possible, because there are less risky alternatives.” It identified wind, solar, water as...
In an open letter addressed to the EU president, the EU presidency and the European commission, 50 MEPs from 4 different political parties (S&D, Greens, Gue/Nordic Left and ALDE) call for “a moratorium on EU public financing for mining projects until adequate...
The world’s biggest commodities’ trader has “gone public” on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges, following the conditional issue of shares to its so-called “cornerstone investors” over the previous week. Glencore has leapt...
Seven die in “clash” at Barrick mine Since it was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2010, African Barrick – subsidiary of the world’s biggest gold mining company – has been beset by accusations of committing major human rights abuses...
Second red mud spill reported in Orissa The Norwegian government seemed to have got it right when it dumped its holding in London-listed Vedanta in 2007, effectively damning the company as a “serial offender”. In late 2010 the company was found guilty of...
Last week, Latin American human rights advocates and Indigenous Peoples’ representatives were in Vancouver, testifying to the devastating impacts that Canadian-owned mines are having on their lives, homes and territories. They levelled accusations specifically...
Coal projects threaten unique wetlands Having waited some years for a national coal policy to be introduced by the government, citizens of Bangladesh are still in the dark over whether coherent regulations will be introduced this year. The ruling party still seems...
Leading social activists call for suspension of massive project On Wednesday 18 May a statement was released, signed by some of India’s leading social activists, calling for an urgent criminal investigation into violations by a number of government officials...
BHP Billiton project may be at risk In a broadly welcome move, the Indonesian government has introduced a moratorium on the issuing of new permits for forest felling in the country. However, critics say it doesn’t go far enough, and would still allow some...
John Momis, President of Bougainville, is an intelligent man. He has lengthly experience of Papua New Guinea politics; at one point in his distinguished career backing secession of his province from the central government. He also sided with the landowners who, in...
Official figures released this month show that the number of people with HIV/AIDS in West Papua has grown by more than 30% in just four months. The figure now stands at more than 17,000. However, doctors and others working in the region contest this number, believing...
THE end use of a $US700 million ($657m) payment Rio Tinto has made to the Guinea government will be independently audited but is expected to face increased scrutiny as British and US regulators toughen their stances on companies operating in other nations. See...
