Rio Tinto AGM: Workers of the world unite!
Report on the Rio Tinto AGM, London, 16 April 2015 by Richard Solly, Co-ordinator, London Mining Network There is a full webcast of the AGM at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/q5xxmtf6. This year’s Rio Tinto AGM was another three hour marathon, preceded by a...
Lonmin and the Marikana Massacre: summing up the evidence
As the Farlam Inquiry into the August 2012 Marikana Massacre hears final statements, commentators are analysing what went on and who is to blame. Here is a selection of recent coverage. South Africa: Advocates for striking miners massacred at Marikana in 2012 make...
Anglo American presented with Golden Snail Award at its 2014 AGM
Report by Richard Solly, Co-ordinator, London Mining Network This year’s Anglo American AGM – always very genteel affairs – was a little more exciting than usual. Mark Beacon of LMN member group ACTSA (Action for Southern Africa) presented Anglo American’s...