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We all use things that are mined. If it is not farmed, then it is more than likely that at least part of it has been extracted from the ground. Despite the important role the products of mining play in … Continue reading →

Mr Franklin Nuamah, Deputy Regional Manager, Site Services, Newmont Ghana Gold Limited, said the complexity of modern society necessitates maximum security to protect fundamental human rights to create enabling environment for businesses to thrive. “The society we live in is … Continue reading →

In some parts of the world security risks are high and corruption requires us to take our own precautions, rather than rely on national police and armed forces. We have company-wide security requirements to help keep employees, contractors and facilities … Continue reading →

As the world marked Human Rights Day on Monday, the National Agency for Prohibition of Traffic in Persons and other related matters (NAPTIP), urged the extension of campaigns to rural areas across the country where it said issues of human … Continue reading →

Monday, 10 December 2012 09:42 By The Citizen Reporter Geita. The Tanzania Police Force and Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the weekend through which the company will provide logistical support to enable the … Continue reading →

“This administration understands that in the 21st century, governments are not the only major players. Corporations, NGOs, private citizens, and civil society groups shape events and developments across the globe. The United States Government wants to be your ally and … Continue reading →

Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Kathleen Ritchie Global December 4 2012 On October 18, 2012, the World Gold Council, an industry organization made up of 23 companies representing approximately 60 per cent of global corporate gold production, published its Conflict-Free Gold … Continue reading →

The United States is committed to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights as evidenced in part through the integration of human rights into U.S. laws, regulations and policies that govern business activities.   In responses to a questionnaire from … Continue reading →

Michael Posner Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Media Stakeout December 4, 2012 Assistant Secretary Posner:  Thank you all for being here. This morning the High Commissioner for Human Rights and John Ruggie opened the first … Continue reading →

Australia has announced that it is to join Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, the Republic of Colombia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States as a government participant in the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. The Voluntary Principles … Continue reading →