Research and advocacy | Socio-economic aspects of large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM). Views here are my own. Retweets ≠ endorsement.
Chamber of Mines of Namibia Vice President G. Botshiwe: #Zimbabwe holds the largest #lithium reserves in Africa.The onus is on us to leverage this resource.Countries should identify opportunities & collaborate in the beneficiation of the minerals.
#Mining4Dev
Transition Minerals Tracker spotlights the human rights implications of mining six minerals key to the energy transition: cobalt, copper, lithium, manganese, nickel and zinc. https://t.co/Ua8g4QFfbN
A thread on the landmark climate and human rights litigation recommending Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal Mine be rejected. This is a big win by @BimbleboxNR@youthverdict@EDOLawyers@djmor6 https://t.co/O5wD8FqyH0
Today we welcome our new CEO @ClancyMoore🎉
Clancy comes to us after heading @PWYPAustralia, the Australian arm of a global movement calling for tax transparency from oil, gas & mining companies.
And he brings 15+ years working on human rights & social justice. Welcome Clancy!
A group of longtime friends – pioneers in engagement between mining companies and Aboriginal communities – are trying to rekindle the spirit that used to steer social performance in mining before those functions were parked in corporate PR departments. https://t.co/qhngxqsLir
Rio Tinto has cut ties with Queensland’s key resources lobby group after expressing concerns about its advocacy for policies surrounding the future of coal. https://t.co/D03E1x8McA
Vital test case: @AustCCR@EDOLawyers suing oil/gas producer Santos saying its ‘clean energy’ claims are misleading and deceptive. Global first litigation on #greenwashing https://t.co/e0ffk53EAl
#ICYMI: We're launching Australia’s first case alleging oil and gas #greenwashing, and the world’s first case challenging the accuracy of a company’s #netzero emissions target.
@EDOLawyers will be acting on behalf of our client @AustCCR.
More: https://t.co/B5VStcJmg7
A former NAB economist says the bank should not back new coal, oil or gas projects. "It’s high time that banks like NAB decided not to lend any more to new projects in fossil fuels,” which drive climate change. @jacobgreber
https://t.co/d6ZNmVJVDl