BHP's toxic legacy continues at Ok Tedi
When BHP Billiton pulled out of the Ok Tedi mine in Papua New Guinea, it was because it recognised that the mine should never have been constructed in the way…
Statement by communities affected by mining in La Guajira, Colombia
…a strong statement isued about the damge done by mining in La Guajira – including by Cerrejon Coal, owned by London-listed Anglo American, BHP Billiton and Xstrata. See http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/10539469/613361253/name/111120+Guajira+communities++statement+-+English+version.pdf. …
Colombia's mining boom overshadowed by human rights violations
…says the report published by the international human rights organisation last week. Among London-listed mining companies active in Colombia are Anglo American, AngloGold Ashanti, BHP Billiton, Glencore, Rio Tinto and…
Richest Australians see their pickings fall – and mine safety record shames entire industry
…billion share of the London-listed giant commodities trader/mining company, although it’s fallen in value by over 25% since May. (Also mentions BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata.) See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=11365. …
Cheap and green energy for miners
…pipelines, and the proximity of the world’s largest mine and other major developments. The big opportunity is, of course, to service the massive energy demands of BHP Billiton’s proposed Olympic…