Report by IBON International
"Towards curbing OceanaGold’s dirty operations in El Salvador and the Philippines, efforts of people’s organisations, communities, environmental advocates as well as international ...
... by armed groups in the area.
Opposition to mining projects generates great violence and repression in the communities.
Golden belt, a calamity for communities Carrizalillo is a community in the ...
... term as president of El Salvador. “Everyone says that El Salvador has wealth underground, has golden valleys, basins of silver; but what does it mean if we allow it to be removed? It will destroy our lives.” ...
... having golden valleys and basins of silver, but what does it mean if we allow it to be removed. It will destroy our lives," said Ceren.
Downplays ex-senator's statement
The presidential candidate also ...
... samples from a deposit in northern El Salvador – fittingly called El Dorado, or the golden one. It's a name that conjures up images of fabled lands brimming with riches that have lured European explorers ...
... Of most interest was the opportunity to “pan for gold” in the mining section of the museum. No, they wouldn't let us take any home! But we did give her a golden “loonie” ($1 Canadian coin) with a super-imposed ...