Monthly Archives: February 2016

VPSHR – AngloGold demands reinstatement of military security

Mining giant AngloGold is demanding the reinstatement of military security arrangements in a bid to protect its concession. It follows the death of the company’s Director of Communications John Owusu over the weekend after some illegal miners attacked workers of … Continue reading

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VPSHR – UK Supports the Voluntary Principles, and Hopes Myanmar Will Too

Foreign and Commonwealth Office In 2014-15 the UK has been the chair of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative. The Voluntary Principles provide guidance on responsible business practices to oil, gas and mining companies. This includes advice … Continue reading

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VPSHR – Nigeria: Oil Firm Receives Landmark Human Rights Certification

By Okoro Chinedu Lagos — SEVEN Energy International, the independent Nigerian integrated gas development, production and distribution group, has joined the globally acclaimed ‘Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights’ initiative. Seven Energy was admitted into the Corporate Pillar category … Continue reading

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