Monthly Archives: May 2012

ICMM joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues (IPIECA) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to translate a first-of-its-kind practical guide into Spanish. The guide aims … Continue reading →

Barrick Gold holds some of the world’s most exciting gold projects in its South American portfolio, and is determined to lead the mining industry in responsible mining. Julia Smith reports on its contribution to sustainable development and environmental best practice. … Continue reading →

Toro Gold is fully committed to meeting International standards of good practice in the areas of social development, environmental protection and health safety and security.  These issues are important to the company’s directors and employees, its investors and communities impacted … Continue reading →

Exxon Mobil shareholders may feel a warm glow when reading Steve Coll’s history of their firm. “Private Empire” reveals the company’s single-minded devotion to investors and shows that it has helped the oil giant earn world-beating returns. But other readers … Continue reading →

Report on Mining, Oil and Gas Companies CSR Initiatives Released OTTAWA, Jan. 19, 2012 /CNW/ – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) today released a report providing an update on the status of recommendations arising from the National Roundtables on … Continue reading →

Remarks Maria Otero Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights George C. Marshall Auditorium Washington, DC April 30, 2012 Thank you, Mike. I want to take a moment to recognize your leadership particularly in the area of Business and … Continue reading →