"It’s the most extensive investigation about the causal link between the Glencore-owned copper mine and the contamination of the environment in Peru ever undertaken – but in Espinar, where the population has been denouncing the toxic impacts from Glencore’s Antapaccay mine for more than 10 years, few people know about it".
In this blog Thomas Niederberger of CooperAcción - member of the Fair Finance Peru, Finanzas con Derechos, coalition talks about their new report “Contaminación en Espinar: Causalidad comprobada”.
This document summarizes and simplifies the main findings of the Environmental Causality Assessment (EAC) reports, carried out by the Environmental Assessment and Oversight Agency (OEFA) in 2023. Thes reports confirmed that the Glencore-Antapaccay mine is a proven source of contamination in Espinar, enabling affected communities to better advocate for solutions.
11-2024
"Participants, particularly from regulatory bodies like the Bank of Ghana and the EPA, reiterated their commitment to supporting Fair Finance initiatives. "
In this blog Fair Finance Ghana colleagues recount their recent meeting with stakeholders during which the coalition and its aims were introduced to Ghana’s business and financial community.
10-2024
"60-70% of the $600 billion lost from Africa each year due to illicit financial flows is from Nigeria, which is a significant loss to the economy. To combat this, understanding and improving the role of financial institutions, systems, and policies is essential."
In this blog Henry Ushie, Project Lead for Fair Finance Nigeria, recounts the coalition’s recent meeting with Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) and the Bank Directors Association of Nigeria and their discussions around the need for banks to align their financing practices with sustainability, human rights, and ethical business conduct.
07-2024
"Glencore remains in denial about pollution and health impacts in Peru"
This blog by Thomas Niederberger and Paul Maquet of CooperAcción; a member of the Fair Finance Peru coalition, looks at some of the statements made by Executives at the recent Glencore AGM and the continued refusal to take the necessary measures to protect the population and the environment from the impacts of its mine in Espinar, Peru.
06-2024
"The dam breach five years ago was not just an accident. The breach could have been prevented and the number of casualties could have been much lower – if Vale had taken the right actions."
On the fifth anniversary of the deadly dam breach at Brumadinho, Brazil this article outlines why Fair Finance Netherlands and allies are sending a letter of concern to those Dutch insurers and pension funds still investing in Vale - the mining company at the heart of the disaster.
01-2024
