Newsletter 09: Summer 2002

Newsletter 9: Summer 2002 - PDF Version
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002
Newsletter 09: Summer 2002
Activist Workshop on Canadian Mining Coming Soon: October 4-6
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002

On October 4-6 of this year, MiningWatch will hold an Activist Workshop on Canadian Mining in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This will be a fantastic opportunity to strengthen the network of activists around mining issues in Canada. The workshop will focus on the full costs of mining, perverse subsidies given to mining companies, unlimited access to land ("free entry"), exploration, and diamond mining.

Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Newsletter 09: Summer 2002, Free Entry/Land Access
"Canadian Mining Companies in Latin America: Community Rights and Corporate Responsibility" Conference Held At York University
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002

On May 9-11, Latin American and Canadian social and environmental activists, economists, and academics came together at York University in Toronto to set out a series of challenges for the mining industry and governments alike on the eve of a major industry conference.

Corporate Accountability, Latin America and the Caribbean, Corporate Social Responsibility, Newsletter 09: Summer 2002, Export Development Canada, World Bank/International Financial Institutions
North American Indigenous Mining Summit held at Mole Lake, Wisconsin, June 12-15
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002

SAGE Council members Pamela Malone and Laurie Weahkee (seated) present "Power Map" methodology at North American Indigenous Mining Summit. (J. Kneen photo)

Newsletter 09: Summer 2002, Indigenous Rights
Report on Regional Mining Workshop and WSSD Prep Com IV, Bali, Indonesia, May 24-June 3
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002
MiningWatch Canada staff also attended a regional workshop for 74 members of mining-affected communities and NGOs from the Asia-pacific region. The workshop was held in Kuta, Bali, Indonesia on May 24-26. It preceded "Prep Com IV," the last preparatory conference for the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) conference in Johannesburg (August-September 2002).This mining workshop ...
Newsletter 09: Summer 2002
Planet in Focus: Toronto International Environmental Film & Video Festival Coming in September
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002

Planet in Focus will be holding its third annual international environmental film and video festival in Toronto, September 25-30, 2002. Planet in Focus's mission is to promote the use of film and video as a catalyst for public awareness, discussion and appropriate action on the ecological and social health of the planet.

This year Planet in Focus will be screening three films that focus on the impacts of mining on communities and the environment:

Newsletter 09: Summer 2002, Educational Materials
Update on the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002

The new Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMERs) finally became law on June 19, 2002 with their publication in Part II of the Canada Gazette.

On July 28, 2001 the new (MMERs) were published in the Canada Gazette, Part I and a public consultation period was open until September 26, 2001. During this time Environment Canada received 23 submissions.

Metal Mining Effluent Regulations, Water, Newsletter 09: Summer 2002
New MiningWatch Staff: Mel Quevillon, Regional Organizer
Miércoles, Agosto 14, 2002
Mel Quevillon began working with MiningWatch as a Regional Organizer at the beginning of June. Her job, to work with Canadian communities affected by mining, was created in response to the growing list of needs expressed to MiningWatch. She hopes to visit a number of different communities across Canada in the next few months and listen to people's stories in order to see where MiningWatch can provide ...
Newsletter 09: Summer 2002

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