15th September 2016 By Samantha Cole Today is exactly one year since public reports of the UN 2015 Geneva “criticism” … More
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ICC widens remit to include environmental destruction cases
In change of focus, Hague court will prosecute government and individuals for environmental crimes such as landgrabs John Vidal and … More
Philippines: President notes “Mining – My way or the environmental highway”
Published by Mines and Communities on 2016-09-03 Source: Inquirer, Reuters, Guardian, Philippine Star, GMA (2016-09-03) The startling saga of the … More
Ombudsman finds the IFC failed to comply with its investment standards in Eco Oro Minerals in Colombia
News Release 1 September 2016, 2.55pm EDT The office of the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman found that the International Finance Corporation … More
Uganda: Residents, Tororo Cement Clash Over Mining Rights
21 AUGUST 2016 The Monitor (Kampala) By Steven Ariong Moroto — Residents of Tapac Sub-county in Moroto District have accused … More
Kenya: Taita Taveta Miners Under Probe Over Human Rights Violations
18th August 2016 By Abiud Ochieng Mining companies in Taita Taveta County will be investigated over allegations of human rights … More
Papua New Guinea: PNG gives mine shares to Bougainville
Radio New Zealand August 17, 2016 The Papua New Guinea Government is to transfer mining shares gifted it by Rio … More
Canadian company tried to stop referendum on mine in Guatemala
Vancouver-based Tahoe Resources filed a lawsuit to prevent a village from voting on their mine — which the people rejected … More
Namibia: Our Resources Exploited By Foreigners for Too Long – Pohamba
By Matheus Hamutenya Oranjemund — Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba says the mineral resources of the country, such as its diamonds, … More
Tanzania: Why ‘Mother’ Barrick Gold Needs to Be Rid of ‘Daughter’ Acacia Mining?
29 JULY 2016 By Samantha Cole Indeed, everyone is talking about the news that the Canada-based Barrick Gold Corporation is … More
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