Poisoned Waters, Polluted Places

There's some good news this week: Costa Rica has barred a Canadian company from re-opening a gold project, responsible for cyanide contamination in 2007.

Massive 'cyanide poisoning' protest in Bariloche, Argentina. Photo by Chiwi Giambirtone (Piuke)

However, a similar, potentially poisonous operation may soon receive clearance in Argentina.

Environmentalists are also fighting to block revival of one of Australia's most toxic mines.

Chile's massive Codelco corporation is now threatening pristine waters in Ecuador.

Meanwhile, the world's biggest minerals trader is taken to court, accused of causing pollution at its Zambian copper mine.

Don't tamper with the rules!

MAC editorial group, JATAM, calls on Indonesian authorities to enforce strict mining laws.

Native Americans unite in opposition to relaxation of Wisconsin's mine permitting process.

Does anything go well with Coke?

If you consider Coca Cola to be "off-topic" when it comes to mining, please think again!

We carry an update on the company's toxic impacts on an India community.

And we report on Asia's biggest literary festival, sponsored by Coke alongside two distinctly dubious mining enterprises.

Other news this week

• Mozambique citizens, displaced by Vale, have been cheated of their rights
• Vedanta loses an important case, but looks like making further Indian gains

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