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April 29, 2022 Dispatches

Venezuelan Tainted Gold

Illegal Mining, Horrific Abuses, Environmental Impact

Men look for diamonds and gold in a recently dug mine
April 28, 2022 News Release

European Union: Rules for Batteries Should Cover Bauxite, Copper, Iron

New Law Includes Obligation to Address Abuses in Battery Supply Chains

Man Washing Clothes Near Bauxite Mining
April 6, 2022 Commentary

The US Must Pivot to Renewable Energy and End its Reliance on Petro Autocrats

US President Joe Biden signs a series of executive orders on tackling climate change on January 27, 2021 in Washington, DC.
February 24, 2022 News Release

Myanmar: EU Needs to Enforce New Sanctions on Junta

TotalEnergies, Chevron, Other Companies Should Put Shares in Escrow

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January 25, 2022 News Release

Myanmar: Urgent Action Needed to Block Foreign Revenue

Energy Companies’ Withdrawal Underscores Need for New Sanctions

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January 20, 2022 News Release

Myanmar: TotalEnergies Endorses Targeted Sanctions

Clear Path for US, France, EU to Block Gas Revenue Payments to Junta

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December 3, 2021 Dispatches

Covid-19 Hampers Workplace Safety in Georgia’s Mines

Labor Inspectorate Needs More Resources to Put Reforms into Effect

Miners going to work
November 19, 2021 News Release

Myanmar: Investors Should Act to Halt Funds to Junta

Revenues from Foreign Companies Keep Military in Power

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November 19, 2021 Letter

Letter from Human Rights Watch to Institutional Shareholders

Re: Energy Companies in Myanmar and Abuses by the Military Junta

October 22, 2021 Dispatches

Still No Justice for Killing of South African Mining Activist

Investigate Fikile Ntshangase’s Murder and Hold Killers Responsible

Activists from mining communities protesting at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on August 24, 2018, KwaZulu-Natal © 2018 Rob Symons
October 11, 2021 Commentary

What is the Future of Guinea's Mining Sector After the Coup?

A woman in Lansanayah, a village 750 meters from a bauxite mine owned by La Société Minière de Boké consortium.
July 27, 2021 News Release

Zambia: Tackle Lead Poisoning at Former Mine

UN Experts Urge Full Clean-Up; Candidates Should Address Kabwe Issue

Former Mine Pit in Kabwe, Zambia
May 25, 2021 Report

Myanmar: Thai State-Owned Company Funds Junta

Oil and Gas Firm PTT Should Cut Ties with Military Enterprises, Abusive Cronies

Anti-coup protesters run from teargas deployed by the police during a demonstration in Yangon, Myanmar, March 1, 2021.
February 11, 2021 News Release

For Valentine’s Day, Traceable, Transparent Jewelry Supply Chains

Jewelry, Watch Companies Should Strengthen Supply Chain Safeguards

Valentines Day Gold Rose
January 5, 2021 Commentary

Why Japan’s Luxury Jeweler Should Be Open About Its Operations

A pearl necklace is displayed over a gray sign that reads "Mikimoto"

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