New Study Debunks Mining Company “Falsehoods” Regarding El Salvador
A new study debunks eight falsehoods the mining corporation OceanaGold has used to try to justify mining in El Salvador and undermine public debate and policymaking.
Brown Bag Discussion with Yanira Cortez
Join this roundtable discussion with El Salvador’s Deputy Attorney for the Human Rights Ombudsman Office, Yanira Cortez about mining.
Mining for Profits in International Tribunals – Updated
How transnational corporations use trade and investment treaties as powerful tools in disputes over oil, mining, and gas. / Como las empresas mineras transnacionales utilizan las reglas de los acuerdos de inversión y de comercio como poderosos instrumentos a su favor en las disputas por el petróleo, la minería y el gas.
Building a Transnational Movement: Challenging Mining in El Salvador and Central America
Come to this EAD workshop with representative from the National Roundtable on Mining in El Salvador about ways to further advance an already emerging continental grassroots movement.
Canada Should Tell Mining Firm to Stop Bullying El Salvador
Re-posted with permission from Embassy Magazine: Vancouver-based mining company Pacific Rim is butting heads with the government of El Salvador.
An Appeal to Canada to Stand with El Salvador, the First Nation to Halt Gold Mining
Representatives from IPS and other environmental and public policy organizations hold meeting at Canadian Embassy to say, “Tell Pacific Rim to stop bullying El Salvador.”
Mining Gold, Undermining Democracy
Neither foreign investors nor unelected tribunals deserve the power to trump democratically elected leaders.
Mining Firm Doubles Up On Law Firms in Quest for Pot of Gold
When suing the government of El Salvador, one legal powerhouse just isn’t enough. With a major pot of gold at stake, Pacific Rim doubles up its legal attack.
IPS Director Speaks Out at Pacific Rim’s Vancouver HQ
With about 200 activists from several countries, John Cavanagh denounced the firm for suing the government of El Salvador in retaliation for the denial of a mining permit.
World Bank Tribunal Ruling in El Salvador Mining Case Undermines Democracy
IPS Director John Cavanagh will participate in a protest outside the Vancouver headquarters of Pacific Rim today.
Mining Ban: Good for the Grand Canyon, but Not for El Salvador?
U.S. trade partners have to worry that if they pursue responsible stewardship, they could get rewarded with a big fat corporate lawsuit.
Human Rights over Corporate Rights: Taking on the Trade Laws of the 1 Percent
A protest at the World Bank supported El Salvador’s attempts to say no to gold mining and yes to democracy.
VIDEO: World Bank Protest, Pacific Rim v. El Salvador
On December 15, 2011, a number of civil society groups came together to oppose the World Bank tribunal that is deciding the case Pacific Rim v. El Salvador, a case that may set a precedent for future tribunals and chart a devastating course for El Salvador.
Mining for Profits
A foreign gold mining company is suing El Salvador.
Groups come together outside World Bank tribunal to defend El Salvador, defeat unfair trade policy
Over 100 people protested today at the World Bank building, as a tribunal housed inside the building decided the fate of El Salvador under the provisions of CAFTA.