BHP will not be able to extract more water from the Lagunillas aquifer in Chile due to the negative impact it has generated
by Javiera Martinez BHP has two major mines in Chile, the Escondida mine and Pampa Norte. Pampa Norte consists of two wholly owned operations: Spence and Cerro Colorado. Both mines are in the Atacama Desert and both have severely depleted local water resources ...
Anglo American accused of manipulating community election in Brazil
Anglo American attempts to manipulate elections by limiting wide participation of people affected by the Minas Rio mine in Minas Gerais state, Brazil By Gabriela Sarmet On 27 August, a conciliation hearing is scheduled between the affected people and representatives...
Can we imagine the change we really want?
Fr Stan Swamy SJ RIP 8 July 2021 Dear friends, We have just launched the English version of a book and video primarily for children, Droplet and Wagtail’s Tailings Tale, about the effects of mining waste on ecosystems. This is our translation of excellent work...