Latest opinion pieces
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Latest news
03 Dec 08 Didipio gold and copper mine ‘on hold’
OceanaGold’s announcement today that it has placed the Didipio Gold and Copper mine in the Northern Philippines on a ‘care and maintenance’ basis is welcome news for the Didipio community. ...
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25 Oct 08 ANZ puts profits over people in the Philippines
A report released today by international aid agency Oxfam shows that cyanide-laden spillages from a mine financed by ANZ in the Philippines has devastated communities dependent on fishing for their livelihoods....
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20 Aug 08 Australian banks need to do more for the poor, says Oxfam
Banks may not be meeting their obligations to respect human rights and could be increasing the hardships faced by some of the world's poorest, according to Oxfam Australia....
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11 Jul 08 OceanaGold under renewed scrutiny for human rights abuses at its Didipio operation
Oxfam Australia welcomes the annoucement by the Human Rights Commission in the Philippines that they will investigate Australian mining company OceanaGold....
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23 Jun 08 Parliament sends message to businesses on human rights
The Rudd Government's decision to support a vote today in parliament to look at developing measures that prevent the involvement or complicity of an Australian company in the abuse of human rights is a good step forward, Oxfam Australia said today. ...
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