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15.07.2023.- We are pleased to share with you the latest issue of Promotio Iustitae (Nº135), titled Mineral Mining: Bonanza or Perdition? This issue gathers twelve reflections based on the concrete experience of Jesuit social centers, NGOs and Universities working in line with the thematic priorities of the Justice in Mining Network. We have not been …
New Publication: Promotio Iustitae 135 – Mineral mining: Boon or Bane?Read More
05/24/2021.- The report “Mining, Environmental Health and Human Security in Honduras” published this May investigates the quality of life and water in Abisinia, Nueva Esperanza, and San Francisco Locomapa, three rural communities affected by mining and other extractive activities. This research has been conducted by two Jesuit organizations: the Saint Louis University College for Public …
The nexus between climate justice and mining is not only about emissions. While the extractive industries significantly contribute to climate change via emissions and greenhouse gas, little attention has been on the risks climate change pose for existing and future mining activities and sites. In an article in “The Extractive Industries and Society”, Scott D. …
By Fernando Serrano, Ph.D., Saint Louis University; Pedro Landa, ERIC Honduras Orlando Posadas, ERIC Honduras Mercy Ayala, ERIC Honduras; Gustavo Cardoza, ERIC Honduras What is the impact of extractive industries such as mining in Honduras? And how are people in poor rural communities responding? With the support of the US Jesuit Conference and the Jesuit …
The Justice in Mining Network is conducting a survey of mining activity and related issues in communities where Jesuits have a presence either individually or through institutions.
The survey deadline has been extended to allow for greater participation. Respondents are now asked to submit their responses by no later than Sunday, 30 April 2017
Global Mining Survey Seeks Jesuit Participation – Extension of DeadlineRead More
(A Review of the CIVICUS/PYWP report by Alicia Aleman Arrastio) According to a recent report by the World Alliance for Citizen Participation (CIVICUS) and the global coalition Publish What You Pay (PWYP), the fight for justice in mining is becoming increasingly perilous as democracy is weakening worldwide. International solidarity is more necessary than ever: we …
Against All Odds – the Perils of Fighting for Natural Resource JusticeRead More
