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Rapu Rapu, the Philippines
This case shows that a company that fails to obtain and retain a social license to operate is not financially viable.
Didipio, the Philippines
The Didipio case highlights the need to provide communities with the opportunity to give or deny their free, prior and informed consent at all stages of mining exploration, operation and rehabilitation.
Tolukuma, Papua New Guinea
The dumping of tens of thousands of tonnes of mine waste into the Angabanga River has polluted water sources and undermined local communities' food security.
Vatukoula, Fiji
Mine workers and their families complain of poor wages and inadequate health and safety practices for mine workers, environmental degradation, lack of clean drinking water and substandard housing conditions.
Tintaya, Peru
In Peru, Oxfam is promoting an innovative dialogue process between communities affected by the Tintaya Copper mine and its owners.
Marinduque Island, Philippines
For more than 20 years, Marcopper dumped millions of tonnes of toxic mine waste into Marinduque's seas and polluted its rivers. As a result, local people have lost their health, livelihoods and some have even lost their lives.