EXECUTIVE SUMMARY – The Democratic Republic of Congo, which produces over 70% of the world’s cobalt, faces a paradox where … More
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Do you live near a dam holding mine waste? 6 questions to ask
Charles MacRobert, Talia da Silva Burke, Stellenbosch University Mining is essential to modern lifestyles. Copper, iron and other mined products are vital … More
International Allies Applaud the Acquittal of the Five Unjustly Jailed Water Defenders in El Salvador
An international observer delegation made up of academics and lawyers from Canada, the United States, and Mexico observed the trial … More
Brazilian Communities Prepare for Landmark Legal Battle Against BHP in London Over 2015 Mariana Dam Disaster
Oct 16, 2024 | News From 21 October, Brazilian communities will gather at the London High Court for a pivotal case against … More
Communities in the Dominican Republic Call on Government for Immediate Relocation away from Gold Mine
11 September 2024, 9:09am EDT Source: MiningWatch – Earthworks Today, dozens of people from rural communities in the Dominican Republic … More
Chile: Anglo American intensifies land control and continues fragmenting communities
Apr 26, 2024 | Documents, News In January 2024, El Melon’s trade association of farmers and livestock farmers sent this public letter to Anglo American … More
Rio Tinto: are you listening, or just continuing the policy of ‘dialogue to death’?
Apr 11, 2024 | News, reports Report on the Rio Tinto plc AGM, London, 4 April 2024 Introduction i) Two issues featured particularly … More
Madagascar Villagers Sue Rio Tinto Over Lead Poisoning
Leigh Day – Anosy region water source 3 APRIL 2024 Leigh Day – Lawyers Against Injustice (London) Rural villagers living … More
International Campaigners tell Rio Tinto to Get Serious About Water!
Apr 3, 2024 | News, Press Releases | Key points: Press Release: While Rio Tinto prepares to announce huge profits at its 2024 AGM, … More
A Canadian Corporation is Poisoning My Argentinian Community
2 April 2024, 9:16am EDT Source: Asamblea Jáchal No Se Toca We, the people of Jáchal, are fighting for the … More