Alternative Mining Indaba lays out list of demands in memorandum
The memo mentions, among many other things, the violation of public health rights by mining companies and their impact on the environment and climate
The Alternative Mining Indaba (AMI) has called on the state and mining companies to respect the right of communities to say no to mining‚ among other stipulations in their memorandum. Under the theme "Making natural resources work for the people"‚ activists representing hundreds of organisations presented their declarations to mining companies‚ governments and investors in Cape Town on Wednesday. The group deliberated on the role and impact of mining activities on communities‚ the national economy‚ the environment, and society at large. "We demand inclusion of free, prior, informed consent; independent problem-solving services; and majority community beneficiation to be strongly reflected in national mining visions‚ laws and policies‚" said Felix Ngosa‚ AMI chair, on behalf of the 600 members. On the subject of health‚ the AMI said it notes the violation of public health rights by mining companies. "We recognise that health goes beyond voluntary corporate social responsibility and i...
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