Extractives
Extractive industries earn massive amounts of money, but rarely do local communities affected by their operations share in the profits. To the contrary, mines and other extractive operations often have disastrous impacts on communities and the environment. Among other things, extractives are frequently linked to armed conflict, corruption, forced displacement, destruction of ecosystems, and depletion or poisoning of water supplies. SOMO researches the extractives and mining sector, analysing corporate activities and impacts in the context of global supply chains, including links to the electronics and energy sectors. We also support organisations that promote sustainable development, labour rights and the interests of local communities. We press extractive industries to abide by international standards of human, labour and community rights, and to conduct their operations in a conflict-sensitive way. This includes ensuring the right of communities to participate in decision-making processes about land and natural resource use.
Overview of articles
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When the dust settles Published on:T. SteinwegPosted in category:PublicationT. Steinweg
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Impacts of the global iron ore sector Published on:T. SteinwegPosted in category:PublicationT. Steinweg
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SOMO goes along on a trade mission to Colombia and is critical of the coal agreementPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Discussion Paper on Eldorado Gold Published on:
Katrin McGauranPosted in category:Publication
Katrin McGauran
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Colombian Coal in Europe Published on:
Joseph Wilde-RamsingPosted in category:Publication
Joseph Wilde-Ramsing
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Proposed EU law will not keep conflict resources out of Europe, campaigners warnPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Cuadrilla Resources Ltd. Published on:
Joseph Wilde-RamsingPosted in category:Publication
Joseph Wilde-Ramsing
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Sourcing of minerals could link EU companies to violent conflictPosted in category:NewsPublished on: -
Conflict Due Diligence by European Companies Published on:
Gisela ten KatePosted in category:Publication
Gisela ten Kate
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Private Gain, Public loss Published on:
Roos van OsPosted in category:Publication
Roos van Os
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Private gain, public loss (executive summary) Published on:
Roos van OsPosted in category:Publication
Roos van Os
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Broad coalition of NGOs calls for strong EU initiative on mineral sourcingPosted in category:NewsPublished on:
