Monthly Archives: October 2012

World Gold Council Introduces Conflict-Free Gold Standard

Last week the World Gold Council (WGC) published the Conflict-Free Gold Standard(“Standard”), which was developed in cooperation with some of the world’s leading gold mining companies, including Newmont. As a member of the WGC, Newmont will abide by the Standard, … Continue reading

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Could the next MDGs take inclusive business to scale?

A new panel will consider what could replace the Millenium Development Goals after 2015 and it’s time to push business into the spotlight UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon and UK prime minister David Cameron are members of the MDG High … Continue reading

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Barrick Gold – Human Rights

Barrick Gold Corporation is dedicated to recognizing and respecting human rights wherever we do business. Barrick’s Corporate Social Responsibility Charter (PDF) affirms our commitment to observe the fundamental tenets of human rights. This commitment is embedded in our corporate culture and … Continue reading

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Joint Comment on the Reporting Requirements on Responsible Investment in Burma

October 4, 2012 The undersigned United States and international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are pleased to submit a public comment regarding the “Reporting Requirements on Responsible Investment in Burma.” Many of our organizations have expressed concerns about the scope and timing … Continue reading

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Barrick Partners With the Danish Institute for Human Rights

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corporation and the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) have established a partnership to collaborate on developing human rights tools for business and on further enhancing Barrick’s human rights performance globally. Under a two-year agreement signed … Continue reading

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Supreme Court could open door for Exxon Mobil to face trial on human rights allegations

Even in the distilled legal narrative of a court filing, the allegations are chilling. In August 2000, an Indonesian man identified only as John Doe II was thrown into a truck, taken to a military camp, and severely beaten and … Continue reading

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