Africa Africa It is said that Africa holds about a third of the planet's accessible mineral reserves. Africa is in the midst of a mineral boom, with an increase in exploration and mine development which is primarily focussed on gold and diamond exploration.    more» Latest Campaign Updates Campaigns : Mine Waste 03 Jul 2007   Malawian NGOs blast Paladin Resources director and affirm ongoing opposition to poor uranium mining practices Malawian civil society has issued a statement today to communicate their determination that the Kayelekera project will meet sustained opposition until it responds to a range of long standing concerns over the impacts and benefits to poses for the people of Malawi.    more» Campaigns : Mine Waste 01 Mar 2007 Palladin Resources Kayelekera Uranium Project in Malawi, Africa would not be approved in Australia, concludes independent reviewers Palladin Resources has gained approval from the Malawian government to proceed with the Kayelekera Uranium Project, despite evidence from independent experts that the serious deficiences in the project mean the project would not be given the go ahead here in Australia    more» Campaigns : Indigenous 05 May 2006 Kanak Blockades Continue at Goro Nickel: Active opposition to the activities of Goro Nickel continue in New Caledonia with reports of fresh blockades across the country, including one formed today about 110km from Noumea on the way to Kone. Rheebuu Nuu affirms that blockades will strengthen if meaningful negotiations do not begin, and national support for the issue appears to be growing.    more» Campaigns : Financing : Development Banks 23 Mar 2005 Recommendations of the Extractive Industry Review MPI, together with hundreds of NGO's around the world, and diverse groups including the parliament of the European Union, religious leaders, investor groups and business associations have called for the full implementation of the recommendations of the World Bank EIR.    >> View all Africa Campaign Updates <<

Latest Media Releases Campaigns : Human Rights 19 Nov 2007   Malawian NGO challenges alleged settlement of court case over the Kayalekera mine Malawian NGO Citizens for Justice has indicated that it intends to proceed with legal action against Paladin Resources and challenges the legitimacy of the alleged settlement agreement between the company and NGOs concerned about the impacts of a proposed uranium mine in the country's north.    more» Campaigns : Protected Areas 22 Feb 2003 Leave protected forests alone, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Australian environment groups tell BHP Billiton BHP Billiton pressures cash-strapped governments in Ghana and Indonesia to sacrifice their forests for strip-mining    more» >> View all Africa Media Releases <<

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