Contracts, human rights and taxation: How a company exploits a country. The case of Glencore in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Bench Marks Foundation

This investigation conducted in the mining region of Katanga impressively demonstrates how human rights are constantly violated and the social consequences of such violations. The most serious problems are the precarious situation of artisanal miners, the working conditions in the●●●

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Policy Gap 6: Communities in the Platinum Minefields

Bench Marks Foundation

In 2007 the Bench Marks Foundation published Policy Gap 1, looking at the impacts on local communities from platinum mining in the North West province. The findings showed that despite the great value extracted from platinum mining, there are harmful●●●

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Private Gain, Public loss: Mailbox companies, tax avoidance and human rights

SOMO

Mailbox companies, tax avoidance and human rights This report examines the human rights record of eight extractive industry companies incorporated in the Netherlands and discusses the Dutch states responsibility regarding the human rights of the people affected by these business●●●

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