The toxic legacy of lead poisoning at the #Kabwe mine in #Zambia is one of the worst in the world. It caused (and continues to cause) brain damage and other injuries to children. The legal case on behalf of victims filed in South Africa against Anglo American is one to watch.

Leaders at #COP27 need to work with the #DRC govt to protect the peatlands in #Congo 's rainforest. They are a carbon store holding 3 yrs worth of global fossil fuel emissions. If oil & gas exploration go ahead, it will only accelerate the #ClimateEmergency theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Analysis: #Indonesia on the road to #GreenEnergy and how states are looking to obtain international funding to cut reliance on #coal power. What will a just transition look like to meet these goals? news24.com/fin24/climate_… #G20 #COP27

Latest: Nigeria loses compensation bid over #Glencore bribery. Judge rules that only the prosecution, the UK #SFO , and the defence can make arguments at a sentencing hearing. reut.rs/3Fk3B7u

📺 More from yesterday's evidence session! 📺

Susan Hawley was asked, what are your top 3 priorities when amending this Bill?

- Resourcing law enforcement
- Anti-money laundering supervision
- Corporate liability reform

BREAKING: The Federal Republic of Nigeria is applying today to be given victim status in the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)’s prosecution of #Glencore Energy UK Ltd for widespread #bribery that the oil giant has pleaded guilty to in 5 African countries, including Nigeria.

Green energy requires #mining of critical minerals - which means major #investment is required too. In places where #battery minerals are extracted, human rights & environment are at great risk. RAID has also documented workers' rights issues. Investors ❗️ raid-uk.org/DRC-exploitati…

Glencore sera condamnée en novembre par les tribunaux britanniques et américains pour #corruption . Mais l'entreprise a-t-elle changé ses pratiques? Cette déclaration appelle Glencore à prendre des mesures pour mettre fin à la corruption. raid-uk.org/sites/default/…

There are more than 17,000 prospecting claims for #lithium across Nevada. #ElectricVehicles #Mining

Exploitative purchasing practices employed by global fashion brands drive hostility towards unions in supplier factories & undermine freedom of association.

We asked over 120 union activists about #FoA in garment factories. Find out what they told us 👉 bit.ly/3Mmn3ln

If you're looking for the latest on corporate legal accountability, LegalAccountability Business & Human Rights has compiled recent legal developments & key #BizHumanRights resources in their new Quarterly Update
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This is why OxfamAmerica, Global Witness Public Eye Resource Matters and RAID have been calling for SEISMIC CHANGE at Glencore.

The scandals keep coming.

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This may shine a light on the company's already controversial exit from #Zambia too.

Great to see #Canada support #Tanzania civil society. We hope this also extends to Tanzanian NGOs who expose the bad behaviour of Canadian companies?

Canada's largest gold mining company Barrick Gold Corporation has a lot to answer for. #HumanRights See more here: raid-uk.org/barrick-gold-t…

Anglo American have a lot to answer for about this toxic legacy in #Zambia . Leigh Day International are bringing a civil suit against the company on behalf of the victims. It’s a case to watch. Toxic legacies from mining are a problem around the world. #BizHumanRights

#DRC president in UK today. I asked him about doing more to ensure respect for workers’ rights at #Congo ’s #cobalt mines. We’ve found dire conditions & widespread exploitation at mines operated by big companies. He shared our concerns and said he does not condone this practice.

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Happening tomorrow (Thursday)! Register today to attend the Anti-SLAPP conference. Our recent Royal Parks Half runner Charlie Holt is moderating a panel on national initiatives to counter #SLAPPs . Full agenda here: anti-slapp-con.ecpmf.eu/agenda/ #slapped