Can the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mineral resources provide a pathway to peace?

Photo: Reuters/Finbarr O’Reilly 20th September 2022 Minerals like lithium and cobalt are key components in the batteries that could support … More

Canada – Mining claims: Movement expands to 9 RCMs representing 142 municipalities

19 September 2022, 7.06pm EDT Source: Regroupement pour la protection des lacs de la Petite-Nation and Coalition Québec meilleure mine (Montreal) As … More

Call to Colombia’s Highest Court

Sep 15, 2022 | News, Press Releases Colombian courts must not be undermined by shadowy international tribunals, say campaigners September 13, 2022 A … More

Africa’s Mining Industry Requires Right Legal Framework to Flourish

13 SEPTEMBER 2022 The Exchange Africa OPINION By Laurence Sithole The mining industry has been critical and remains critical to … More

South Africa Tailings Tragedy Shows Need for Stronger Regulation and Effective Enforcement

12 September 2022, 4.35pm EDT Source: MiningWatch Canada — Earthworks — Bench Marks Foundation — IndustriALL On the morning of Sunday, … More

A Robust Movement Against Caldas Gold in Marmato, Colombia

BLOG ENTRY 12 September 2022, 1.41pm EDT The following guest blog was written by Elizabeth Ferry, a Professor of Anthropology … More

Rejecting injustice, building a better future

Sep 6, 2022 | Monthly bulletin, News Dear friends, Over the past month we have recalled three grave injustices related to the mining … More

Chileans Go to the Polls to Vote on Historic Eco-Constitution

BLOG ENTRY 1 September 2022, 3.49pm EDT Viviana Herrera Latin America Program Coordinator The following article relies heavily on the … More

Blockade by communities affected by Cerrejón Coal Mine, Colombia

Sep 1, 2022 | News Wayuú and Afro-descendant communities, resettled and historically affected by the Cerrejón Limited open-pit coal mine, decided to … More

Canadian Mining Interests in Chile in Play as Citizens Vote on New Constitution

30 August 2022, 12.29pm EDT Viviana Herrera Latin America Program Coordinator This Sunday, September 4, Chileans go to the polls … More