Natasha Bulowski, Canada's National Observer
A Swiss-based mining company with a sketchy foreign business record that won approval to take over Teck Resources’ B.C. coal mines has MPs from multiple parties and environmental groups up in arms.
The following is a translation of the statement made in Spanish by the Alianza de Organizaciones de Derechos in Ecuador. Read the original statement in Spanish here.
Public Statement
In the early hours of this morning, the National Police – in an unlawful manner and absent an adequate court order – evicted the Governing Council of the Federation of the Shuar Centres (FICSH), led by Domingo Ankuash.
MiningWatch report question's Swiss mining giant's track record
Nelson Bennett, Business in Vancouver
Canadian and British mining watchdogs are criticizing the Trudeau government’s approval of the sale of B.C. steel-making coal mines to Glencore Plc, saying it’s a bad deal for Canada.
(Ottawa, Monday, July 22, 2024) A new report gives cause for concern over Teck's July 4 sale of Elk Valley Resources (EVR) and its massive B.C.
Global commodity trading and mining giant Glencore, a notorious corporation with a long and steady record of irresponsible behaviour, was just approved to dramatically expand its presence in Canada by taking possession of four massive coal mines in British Columbia.
This report looks at some of the reasons there is a great deal to worry about. Among them are significant climate and environmental risks, and Glencore’s dismal track record on human rights, environmental protections, climate, and corruption.
Québec - The Coalition Québec meilleure mine (QMM) published today its detailed analysis in French on the bill to amend Quebec’s Mining Act, noting with concern the absence of several key measures requested by the public and the presence of worrying setbacks. The Coalition is urgently calling on the National Assembly to undertake a thorough review of Bill 63.
(Panama City, Panama) Representatives of social movements and environmental organizations met today to deliver a report, Human Rights Violations, Abuses, and Incidents Registered During the Protests Against the Mining Contract in Panamá, October-November 2023, to the Canadian Embassy in Panama City.
By Sara Connors
Victoria Gold recently indicated it’s facing financial uncertainty
Some environmental advocacy groups are speculating the company behind the Eagle Gold Mine – site of a cyanide spill in Yukon last month – may soon go bankrupt.
Lomiko Metals Inc. received $11.4 million from U.S. government for mining project
Joe Bongiorno · The Canadian Press
Five Quebec municipalities located by a proposed site for a graphite mine with ties to the Pentagon have created an alliance to accelerate public consultations on the project and pressure the provincial government to listen to what locals have to say.
(Whitehorse, Yukon) The Yukon Conservation Society (YCS) is deeply concerned about the recent landslide at Victoria Gold's Eagle mine, which has led to a significant heap leach pad failure. The June 24, 2024 incident resulted in a massive collapse of ore stacks treated with cyanide solution, posing severe environmental risks.
Immediate Concerns and Response
