Water sources struggles at one of the oldest zinc smelting sites in the world. Published by MAC on 2020-10-28Source: Behanbox.com…
Kenya: Exploited Soapstone Carvers of Kisii Cry Out for Help
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 For years, most soapstone carvers in Tabaka in South Mugirango constituency, Kisii County, have lived in…
Guatemala: Xinka Parliament Announces Breakthrough in Escobal Mine Consultation Process, Rejects Pan American Silver’s Bad Faith
BLOG ENTRY 26 October 2020, 3.37pm EDT On October 15, 2020, the Xinka Parliament announced that Guatemalan authorities have finally recognized their…
Zambia: Women and children poisoned by lead sue Anglo American
Lead exposure class action lawsuit has been filed in the High Court of South Africa. Published by MAC on 2020-10-24Source:…
Gambia: Government Urged to Be More Transparent With the Extractive Industry
23rd October 2020 FOROYAA Newspaper (Serrekunda) By Muhamed Bah The extractive industry in The Gambia has been operating for decades,…
Turkey’s frontline between mining giants and the people
Numerous organisations have been established to fight back against the planned mining operations Published by MAC on 2020-10-23Source: Middle East…
Indonesia: World Bank branch indirectly backs coal megaproject despite green pledge
International Finance Corporation piloted its green equity policy with an Indonesian bank, which went on to fund a 2,000 MW…
Canada: Residents vote to rename Quebec mining town of Asbestos
Home to one of the world’s largest former asbestos mines is renamed as Val-des-Sources. Published by MAC on 2020-10-24Source: New…
Gambia: Government Urged to Be More Transparent With the Extractive Industry
23rd October 2020 FOROYAA Newspaper (Serrekunda) By Muhamed Bah The extractive industry in The Gambia has been operating for decades,…
Zambia: Class Action Suit Lodged Against Anglo American Over Alleged Toxic Lead Legacy in Zambia
Daily Maverick (Johannesburg) ANALYSIS By Ed Stoddard Mbuyisa Moleele Attorneys and UK-based law firm Leigh Day have filed a class…
