Monthly Archives: January 2013

Ms. Alexandra Guáqueta Ms. Alexandra Guáqueta (D.Phil. International Relations, Oxford) is a Lecturer in International Relations at Flinders University and has worked for over a decade on business and human rights, peace-building, Latin American regional security, drug trafficking, and democratic … Continue reading →

A community-based approach to security of oil and gas projects may not work everywhere, but a bunker mentality is an approach destined for further failure, writes author [AFP] As oil and gas companies review their security plans in the wake … Continue reading →

VPSHR Introduction and Implementation Responsibilities Published January 17, 2013 Presentation SVPSP13011 Presentation available in Microsoft PowerPoint format A presentation for private security providers to introduce the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPs) and examine implementation responsibilities and to … Continue reading →

FIRST Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) was formed in 1996 to primarily develop Bwana Mkubwa mine, but it has since evolved over the years to become one of the fastest growing mineral exploration, development and mining companies in the world. Headquartered … Continue reading →

The World Gold Council and leading gold mining companies and refiners recently developed the Conflict-Free Gold Standard. The standard, which was published in October 2012, is based on well-known frameworks, including the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains … Continue reading →