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Sentinel-3 ESA’s Next Generation Satellite Scheduled to Launch in
Sentinel-3 satellite which is scheduled to launch in 2013 is the third in a series of five space missions European Space Agency (ESA) is developing for the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) initiative. The missions main objective is to determine the... 
Activists Block Oil Sands Mine In Alberta
Greenpeace activists have shut down a 155,000 barrel a day operation in Shell's Albian Sands mine just north of Fort McMurray, which is located in northern Alberta, Canada. The 25 activists from Canada, the U.S.... 
created by Annina Bergman | 9 wks ago | updated 9 wks ago
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237 views | 28 recommendations | 9 comments
Finding Gold within a resession - Join the new gold rush.
"COLUMBIA, Calif. -- Maybe it was the nail in Ray's head. Maybe it was the economy. His wife said one as much as the other drove the decision to auction off everything that wouldn't fit in the trailer and leave... 
Daryl Hannah Arrested at Protest for Anti-Mountain Top Removal
Actress Daryl Hannah and former West Virginia secretary of state Ken Hechler were among two dozen people arrested in West Virginia yesterday at a protest against anti-mountain top removal mining. They were... 
Kevin McMahon’s Waterlife
For every decision we make, we must consider the needs of others, and the needs of people seven generations into the future - “The Great Law” This Great Law is the message behind Gemini award-winning filmmaker... 
created by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | 32 wks ago | updated 31 wks ago
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566 views | 35 recommendations | 6 comments
Canaries: what mining issues say about environmental protection
The mining industry, and the laws and regulations that govern it, has historically been a bellwether for the state of environmental protections in Canada. This week, Krystyn and Mark speak with Joan Barton... 
Niger Government may be involved in UN R. Fowler's disappearance.
By, Uwe Paschen.Last December 14th 2008 Robert Fowler and Louis Guay disappeared in Niger, Their Car was fund 45 Km from the Capital City Niamey the following day.No ransom demands have been made since nor has... 
South African Mining Company Anglo Platinum to Cut 10,000 Jobs
South African platinum mining company Anglo Platinum announced that it will cut 10,000 jobs in 2009 as part of economy driven downsizing. Citing stagnant demand and dropping platinum prices Anglo Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, reported a 5% drop in...
Rio Tinto response to press speculation
Rio Tinto notes the recent press speculation regarding discussions with Chinalco, an existing shareholder. As previously announced, the Boards of Rio Tinto are continuing to consider a range of options. In this regard, Rio Tinto confirms that it has held discussions with... Zimbabwe Mining Industry : Are They Seeing The Credit Crunch?
THE Zimbabwe mining industry is likely to contract if the current political crisis is not resolved, a mining industry report claimed this week.A report by companiesandmarkets.com claims that the Zimbabwean mining “industry is forecast to register an average annual...
India: Tribe's Human Chain to keep UK Firm Off Sacred Mountain
Hundreds of members of the Dongria Kondh tribe have formed a human chain around their sacred mountain today to prevent British mining giant Vedanta from bulldozing it in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The... 
DRC's second city hit by murder spree - eco crisis possible cause
By Miriam Mannak (from Lubumbashi /DRC) Over the past week, thirteen people were murdered in Lubumbashi- the second largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the capital of the Katanga province. Among the casualties are two Lebanese nationals and a man from... 
created by Miriam Mannak | 46 wks ago | updated 46 wks ago
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249 views | 42 recommendations | 5 comments
Living at the Barricades: Digging Deep (Dec 15/08)
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Presents: Living at the BarricadesDigging Deep: the Nelson Quarry expansion and the Niagara EscarpmentNelson Aggregate wants to expand its rock quarry on the Niagara Escarpment near...
created by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper | 48 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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166 views | 11 recommendations | 1 comment
Economic crisis: Sour Christmas for Congolese after mines close
Written by Miriam Mannak LUBUMBASHI / DRC - It is busy at the gates of the Bralima brewery in Lubumbashi, the second largest city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). One day before Christmas,...
created by Miriam Mannak | 47 wks ago | updated 47 wks ago
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407 views | 27 recommendations | 5 comments
