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Property developers, illegal mining scar Goa's beauty
09/05/2012 - International report

Property developers, illegal mining scar Goa's beauty

Sometimes called the "Pearl of the Orient" , the Indian state of Goa attracts over a million visitors a year, drawn by the sunshine, the sea and, it's said, the local brew, ...

Companies may face international war crimes prosecution
09/05/2012 - African news explained

Companies may face international war crimes prosecution

Although prosecutors who investigate war crimes usually focus on individuals, legal experts are warning that they may soon also be able to investigate private-sector companies for "aiding and ...

28/03/2012

African press review 28 March 2012

Looted drugs hit Bamako's streets. So does the traffic after a short break for a coup. A drop in mining output is bad news for South Africa's economy.

08/02/2012

African press review 8 February 2012

South Africa's mining taxes are at the top of African news today, with commentary on whether or not Kenya's Judiciary is becoming too liberal.

07/02/2012

African press review 7 February 2012

ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema and the debate of South Africa's mines, who still deals in so-called blood diamonds and questions over the appeals filed by the four Kenyans accused of ...

17/11/2011 - India

Indian mining companies accused of murder of campaigning nun

An Indian nun who led a campaign for the rights of tribal people has been hacked to death in her bed.

06/07/2011 - South Africa - report

Engineering bosses accuse strikers of plotting violence

The South African steel and engineering bosses’ organisation has advised businesses likely to be targeted by some of the more than 100,000 striking workers to report any violence or ...

05/07/2011 - Indonesia

Thousands strike for better pay at Freeport mine in Papua

More than 7,000 workers from the massive gold and copper mine owned by US company

25/06/2011 - Peru

At least five killed during Peru mining protest

At least five activists opposed to mining in south-eastern Peru were killed when riot police fired tear gas and shot pellets to keep demonstrators from storming the airport in Juliaca, a local ...

25/05/2011 - Tanzania

Tanzanian police confirm MPs' arrest at mine clash funeral

Tanzanian police said Wednesday they had arrested two MPs from the main opposition party, Chadema, while they attended the funeral of villagers killed in clashes at a gold mine.

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