La Colosa: An Imminent Threat

La Colosa: An Imminent Threat

La Colosa Open-Pit Gold Mining Project: an imminent threat to climate change and local communities in Colombia.  La Colosa is AngloGold Ashanti’s (AGA) proposed open-pit gold mining project in Tolima, Colombia. This exploratory project threatens to devastate the...
Update on Gabriel Resources vs. Romania

Update on Gabriel Resources vs. Romania

The Rosia Montana valley in spring 3 August 2022: Miningwatch Romania reports that the Gabriel Resources vs. Romania ISDS (Investor State Dispute Settlement) arbitration procedure on the Rosia Montana mine proposal is nearing its end and that developments with...
Fresnillo AGM 2022: company denies responsibility 

Fresnillo AGM 2022: company denies responsibility 

At its AGM on 17 May, Fresnillo says it is not responsible for the irregular occupation of the lands and violence in the ejido of El Bajío, Mexico. Delegation from El Bajio at the Fresnillo AGM with LMN workers For background, see Mexican delegation visits London to...
Rio Tinto: still saving the world

Rio Tinto: still saving the world

Report on the Rio Tinto plc AGM, London, 8 April 2022 By Richard Solly, Co-ordinator, London Mining Network, with assistance from Andy Whitmore, Richard Harkinson, Roger Featherstone and Yvonne Orengo Introduction Despite the unpleasantness of mining company AGMs, it...