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Dec. 13, 2022

A fairer energy transition: how our mining investigations made an impact in 2022

We're building on our decades of experience of campaigning on the mining sector to highlight some of the risks for communities living in mineral-producing countries in the Global South
Dec. 8, 2022

Chinese industry body launches consultation on new grievance mechanism for communities impacted by mining projects

The Responsible Cobalt Initiative has developed a complaint and consultation mechanism to ensure better handling of disputes on environmental, social and governance issues related to mining projects and mineral supply chains
Sept. 20, 2021

Evacuating Jawed

Our efforts to get our long-standing researcher out of Afghanistan as the Taliban took control of the capital city, Kabul
Natasha White / Aug. 12, 2021

Climate risks loom large as commodity traders tap financier ambiguity

Reflections on the climate consequences of the commodity trading sector's annual get-together
Keel Dietz & Clare Hammond / May 6, 2021

Three months on from the military coup, what should the international community do to support the people of Myanmar?

Governments around the world must take stronger action to respond to the calls of the people of Myanmar and help secure a more peaceful, democratic future for the country
Natasha White / April 8, 2021

Cool Runnings, commodity traders and global capital – a review of ‘The World for Sale’

New book reveals how commodity traders have become global power players, unbeknown to most
Margot Mollat / July 21, 2020

Why the EU’s sanctions regime must tackle corruption

If the EU does not create a robust corruption sanctions regime, it risks becoming a safe haven for those looking to evade US sanctions
Hanna Hindstrom / July 14, 2020

Myanmar jade mine disaster highlights government inaction

The recent deadly landslide should be seen not as an unfortunate accident but as a predictable and preventable calamity that should shame the government into action.
Natasha White / July 3, 2019

Commodity traders: lenders of last resort for Africa’s oil-producers

Oil-backed loans are high-risk from a financial, sovereignty and corruption perspective. Transparency can help mitigate these risks, and is crucial for the responsible and accountable management of natural resources.

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