Global Warming

Sustainability in Mining

Here is a short interview where John Boyd speaks with Don Welch regarding Sustainability in the mining industry.

More on mining

…and still some more videos on mining!

Canada mining in Guatemala

A Canadian-owned mine in Guatemala. A nearby indigenous community evicted.
If you talk to the company, the community is solidly behind them. But according
to a special documentary report not everyone agrees.
For the company’s side of the story, Avi talks to Andrew Grant of Skye
Resources Limited in Vancouver.

Violent Evictions at El Estor, Guatemala

From Rights Action: On January 8th and 9th 2007, hundreds of police and soldiers in Guatemala forcibly evicted the inhabitants of several communities who were living on lands that a Guatemalan military government had granted to Canadian mining company INCO in 1965. Local indigenous people claim the land to be theirs, and resent the exploitation of a foreign corporation. Canada’s Skye Resources now lays claim to the land, and paid workers a nominal sum to destroy people’s homes. With the force of the army and police, company workers took chainsaws and torches to people’s homes, while women and children stood by. Skye Resources claims that they maintained “a peaceful atmosphere during this action.”

Some more videos, this time about mining.

Here are some more videos. This time about mining.

Some are for mining, some are against it.

Mine Your Own Business

Mine Your Own Business exposes the dark side of environmentalism. The documentary hacks away at the cosy image of environmentalists’ as well meaning, harmless activists.

Undermining Paradise

Mining operations on Rapu Rapu island in the Philippines by Australian company LaFayette are a ticking time bomb for local fisheries and the region’s coral reefs and whale sharks.

PC’s Undermine Environment

Tory candidate Randy Hillier shares his perspective on Environmental Laws.

Take and take and take.

In Montana’s Little Rocky Mountains, the Zortman-Landusky mine complex has permanently polluted the water and devastated the land that once belonged to the Ft. Belknap tribes. A commercial running in Alaska to oppose the Pebble mine proposal. Paid for by the Renewable Resources Coalition.

Rio Tinto: Diverse People, Places and Products

Rio Tinto’s latest corporate video addressing many aspects of our activities and our commitment and values as a global business and local neighbour.

Canadian Mining Industry

Aired on June 20, 2007
As commodity prices boom around the world, Canada’s mining industry is booming, too. But it’s also under increasing scrutiny.

Pressure from NGO’s who monitor Canadian companies abroad, led to a national round-table on corporate social responsibility and the extractive industry. Its produced a stellar and unanimous report N-G-Os and industry came to a consensus.

We wanted to talk to someone from Foreign Affairs about these new guidelines, unfortunately, they declined saying they’re still studying the proposals. It seems there may not be consensus in the Canadian government.

But for the bigger picture of the Canadian mining industry worldwide, Avi talks to Karyn Keenan with the Halifax Initiative, an international development NGO based in Ottawa.

THE FACTS ON MINING IN CANADA:
Sixty percent of the world’s exploration companies are listed on Canada’s Stock Exchanges.

Eighty-five percent of all the mining deals done world wide are done in Canada.

Canadian companies account for over 40% of global exploration budgets.

And they have Interests in more than 3,000 mineral properties in more than 100 countries.

It all means that Canada is a big player.

Corporate Social Responsibility Videos

Here are some interesting videos about CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Watch them and improve your English!!!

IBM Study: Corporate Social Responsibility

Placing an added emphasis on corporate social responsibility and ensuring it is at the core of a business’ strategy can yield financial benefits, according to a study from IBM. The survey, “Attaining Sustainable Growth Through Corporate Social Responsibility,” indicates many companies now view CSR as a growth opportunity and not just a regulatory compliance. Sixty-eight percent of those surveyed say they are using CSR activities to help generate revenue. In addition, many companies also view these types of initiatives as a way to gain a competitive advantage and access new business opportunities. Increased awareness by consumers on issues from climate change to product safety is, in part, driving corporate concern for these issues, according to the survey. In turn, the increased visibility of corporate behavior is influencing consumers’ decisions on what to buy and who to buy from, who to work for, who to partner with and where to invest. The survey is based on responses from top executives at more than 250 companies worldwide.

The Role of Business in Tomorrow’s Society

Companies able to tackle issues such as poverty, climate change and population shifts are those most likely to succeed in the future. This is a view shared by eight global business leaders in a major new publication from the WBCSD. From Challenge to Opportunity sets out a “manifesto for tomorrow’s global business” as defined by the Tomorrow’s Leaders group of the WBCSD. It also discusses why and how four key areas of business and sustainable development need to be profitable in order to be effective.

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development

In today’s unpredictable business environment, the need for responsible business practices is more critical than ever. This video explains Capgemini’s commitment to the community and the environment, to deliver added value to our stakeholders — employees, clients, shareholders, investors, suppliers and business partners.