by mininginjustice | Dec 10, 2009 | Uncategorized
This song describes the present day exploitation of tribal land and forests in the name of development. Inspired by a song by Bhaghwan Maaji, leader of the adivasi struggle against bauxite mining in Kashipur, India.
by mininginjustice | Dec 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
Title: Guatemala Reportback – Someone Else’ TreasureLocation: Tequilla Bookworm, 512 Queen St. WestLink out: Click hereDescription: Home to sixty per cent of the world’s mining companies, Canada leads the way in the global mining industry. But people...
by mininginjustice | Nov 29, 2009 | Case Studies, News, Uncategorized
by Elio Henriquez, correspondent for “La Jornada” Saturday 28th November, 2009 (translated by Megan Kinch) On Friday night, 27th , Mariano Abarca Roblero was assassinated by gunshot. Mariano was one of the strongest opposition leaders against mining...
by mininginjustice | Nov 25, 2009 | News, Uncategorized
Mainstream press in Canada is reporting on Canadian Mining abuses abroad This week’s reporting in the Toronto Star included a series of important reports on Canadian mining companies operating abroad. The first report detailed allegations (backed with video...
by mininginjustice | Oct 13, 2009 | Uncategorized
Here’s an opportunity right now to make a difference. Amnesty International is concerned about human rights violations committed directly or indirectly by some Canadian mining, oil and gas companies in developing countries. To ensure that all Canadian companies...
by mininginjustice | Oct 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
Fromt MiningWatch Canada: The Canadian government has consistently failed to create meaningful measures to regulate the activities of Canadian mining companies operating overseas. A private member’s bill, number C-300, represents the best chance for urgently needed...
