Equinox Gold Drives Mexican Farmers to Shut Down Los Filos Mine to Protect Their Dignity and their Health

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On September 3, 2020, the families of the Ejido of Carrizalillo in Guerrero, Mexico, shut down operations at Canadian mining company Equinox Gold’s Los Filos mine. Goldcorp began building the mine on Carrizalillo’s collective lands in 2006, which it had purchased illegally, leading to the first 83-day work stoppage at the mine by Carrizalillo. Equinox Gold acquired Los Filos when it merged with Vancouver-based Leagold earlier this year. 

PNG’s approach to deep sea mining is ‘chaotic and uncoordinated’, all licences must be cancelled

(Papua New Guinea) Local communities across the Bismarck and Solomon Seas accuse the PNG Government of sending mixed messages about deep sea mining describing the Government’s approach as ‘chaotic and uncoordinated’.

“The Alliance of Solwara Warriors represents thousands of people across the Bismarck and Solomon Seas who oppose seabed mining to protect our cultures, lives and livelihoods for current and future generations”, stated Jonathan Mesulam, Alliance of Solwara Warriors.

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Mexico: Ejido of Carrizalillo Revokes Agreement, Shuts Down Equinox Gold's Los Filos Mine

On April 3, 2019, the Ejido of Carrizalillo concluded a long period of dialogue and discussion with the group of directors and managers designated by Leagold Mining and signed two agreements: one concerning social issues and another for rental of lands. After having negotiated various land use agreements with different mining companies that have operated on our territory over the years, we signed for the longest duration ever, 2019 to 2025, demonstrating trust on the part of the Ejido with the company.

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Ejido of Carrizalillo, Municipality of Eduardo Neri, Guerrero, México

'A sacred spot': why goldmining threatens Nova Scotia's 'wildest' river

Concern grows over proposal to open three mines along Nova Scotia’s longest single waterway that supports both endangered species and ecosystems

A stretch of the St Mary’s River in Nova Scotia, Canada.

A stretch of the St Mary’s River in Nova Scotia, Canada. Photograph: Interfoto/Alamy Stock Photo

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Ecuador Communities Day of Action Hits Cornerstone Resources’ AGM

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On August 25, Cornerstone Resources (TSX:CGN) held its Annual General Meeting for shareholders, online and out of the reach of the communities and organizations most affected by its activities.

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New Research Conducted at Los Cedros Reserve Provides Insights into Plant-Fungi Symbiosis

Researchers have shown that some fungi that live symbiotically within the leaves of plants are able to change their biology to decay wood; this new research provides insights into a mysterious form of symbiosis called ​endophytism​. The research was conducted at ​Los Cedros Reserve​, a protected forest in northern Ecuador threatened by mining development.

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Los Cedros Reserve

Chile: Valparaíso Court Nullifies Illegal Authorization of Vizcachitas Mining Company Drilling Project

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In a historic ruling, the Valparaíso Court of Justice has nullified the illegal authorization of the “Prefeasibility Mining Drilling for Las Tejas” project and has ordered the Regional Environmental Assessment Service (SEA in Spanish) to implement a process of citizen participation for the Vizcachitas holding company’s environmental evaluation.

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Ecuador Organizations Condemn Canadian Mining Lobby on Important Public Consultation Decision

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On August 19th, many organizations from Cuenca and the surrounding area of the Kimsakocha páramo in Ecuador released a public statement (translated below) regarding a letter sent by Canadian company INV Metals to the Cantonal Council of the municipality of Cuenca (attached here in Spanish).

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Ecuador: Statement from the People’s Council for Cuenca’s Water

Water wins again – and the consultation for Cuenca is coming

It is an historic day for the defence of water in Cuenca in the face of the attempted imposition from the central government. Today, Thursday, August 13, 2020, the Environmental  Commission of the Cantonal Council of Cuenca, in an extended session, unanimously approved the popular consultation regarding metal mining in the water recharge areas of five rivers in the canton.

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The People’s Council for Cuenca’s Water
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