London Calling asks Sweden: Why stop hounding Vedanta now?

…government has sold all its shares in several miners, including Vedanta, Freeport, Rio Tinto, Barrick, DRD Gold and Norilsk. But Sweden hasn’t yet dispensed with any mining-related stake. See http://www.minesandcommunities.org/article.php?a=10893….

Why did Barrick jump in, and Minmetals jump out?

…to proceed without hitch now that Barrick’s only major competitor, China’s Minmetals, has withdrawn from the race. The market hasn’t been that impressed by Barrick’s move and doubts were expressed…

Tanzania's taxing problem

All Tanzanian companies (not just mining companies) are entitled to a refund on their input VAT. Thus, the recent announcement that AngloGold Ashanti and African Barrick are among those seeking…

Friends of the Earth International joins protests against Barrick Gold

…http://www.protestbarrick.net/article.php?id=692. Barrick Gold is a Canadian company that is the world’s largest gold producer and in which a number of UK-based funds invest (see http://moneytometal.org/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=Barrick&go=Go). Last year, Barrick span off…