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By definition, sustainable development is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. “Connecting the Future” captures this concept as the theme for both our 2011 Annual Report and … Continue reading →

The facts: Hudbay’s former operations in Guatemala In August 2008, Hudbay acquired Guatemalan mining company Compania Guatemalteca de Niquel (CGN) and its Fenix mine property near El Estor, Guatemala.  The Fenix property had been a fully operational nickel laterite mining … Continue reading →

(Washington, DC) – Members of the international diamond monitoring body known as the Kimberley Process (KP) should press Zimbabwe to address human rights abuses in its diamond fields. They should also reform the KP certification scheme to address human rights violations. The … Continue reading →

Geita Gold Mine Anglo Gold Ashanti management has promised full cooperation to the police force in Geita district in the investigation of a shooting incident that occurred at the mine’s area last Thursday. Gary Davies, Managing Director of the mine … Continue reading →

Ambassador Edward P. Djerejian, member of the Board of Directors, shares his perspectives on social responsibility at Oxy. As Chair of Oxy’s Corporate Governance, Nominating and Social Responsibility Committee, how do you characterize social responsibility at Oxy? Corporate Social Responsibility … Continue reading →

Remarks Michael H. Posner Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Loy Henderson Auditorium Washington, DC June 6, 2012 Thanks very much, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to speak to you today. We are very pleased to be … Continue reading →

Peru’s long-simmering mining-related social conflicts blew up again last week in the southern province of Espinar, where police shot and killed two local community members who were protesting for greater benefits from giant Swiss mining company Xstrata. As I’ve written previously, Peru has … Continue reading →

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 →