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Poverty Reduction or Poverty Exacerbation?
World Bank Group Support for Extractive Industries in Africa
"Africa's future is up to Africans"
President Obama's first speech in sub-Saharan Africa hits important points on good governance, responsible use of natural resources, trade, and defeating ...
Oxfam urges Chevron shareholders to support transparency
Proposal would call for disclosure of payments to governments, and promote accountability.
Oxfam calls on Chevron to improve transparency practices
Native American Group Wants Barrick Gold Corporation Off Sacred Lands
Groups Urge Newmont to Address Shareholder and Community Concerns
Community leaders, shareholders press Denver-based Newmont for reforms
Oxfam commends Senate effort to open the books in the oil, gas, and mining sector
OXFAMExchange Fall 2009
Facing Down Hunger: The global food crisis one year later
US Helsinki commission examines human rights in resource-rich countries
Oil and mining transparency initiative grants extensions to broad range of countries
International Labour Organization urges suspension of mining operations in Guatemala
UN bodies push the government on rights violations in mining cases.
Oxfam Calls on Mali and Gold Mining Companies to Open their Books
Gold has surpassed cotton as main export, transparency in disclosing mining revenues missing
Many countries failing test of political will to implement oil and mining industry anti-corruption initiative
Lifeblood at risk
In northern Peru, small-scale farmers can earn more by growing organic products. They say the rush to mine for copper in the mountains above their farms would ...
The tipping point in Guatemala
In Baja Verapaz Oxfam and local partners are helping small farmers cope with a food crisis that could have been prevented.
I feel my heart beating
Storm in El Salvador rivals Hurricane Mitch in intensity
US legislators, Oxfam partners discuss gold mining in Ghana
Meeting focuses on the impact of mining on poor communities, and shows how upcoming US legislation can help people claim their rights.
In Prestea, Ghana, gold mine expansion threatens water sources
Communities are requesting a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of a new mining project and for their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding ...
British High Court freezes mine company assets
Monterrico Metals will be required to compensate injured people and their communities if courts in the UK find the company responsible for human rights ...
A perfect storm is driving millions into poverty
More than one billion people now face chronic hunger—and more could join their ranks if we don't act now. With increasing food prices, droughts and floods, and ...
New potential for conflict in Peru’s Amazon
Madre de Dios could be next flashpoint in ongoing confrontation between indigenous communities and foreign oil, gas, and mining companies.
Preparedness helps Oxfam respond quickly to Salvador emergency
Oxfam and our local partners began helping communities prepare long before devastating floods and landslides.
The faces of Hurricane Ida
Survivors of the flooding in El Salvador, brought by Hurricane Ida, recount their escapes and face their losses.
Members of Ghana’s Parliament concerned about use of new oil money
Communiqué calling for urgent steps to ensure new wealth is managed transparently and responsibly.
International Conference on Extractive Industries Contracts
Conference Report
International Conference on Extractive Industries Contracts
September 23, 2009, Washington, DC. House of Sweden, Alfred Nobel Hall, 2900 K Street NW 20007 (30th and K St. NW).
The struggle continues in Ghana
Members of a farmers’ group continue their long struggle to claim their rights in court, but one farmer loses everything in a surprise legal move.
Verapaz: four days after the landslide
With her camera, Oxfam America's Tjarda Muller records the devastation in one community in El Salvador following torrential rains.
El Salvador: "We spent the whole day evacuating people."
"People had to go up on the roofs, or they hung from the walls of houses that have broken glass. There were so many injured people." This is the testimony of ...
Food crisis in Guatemala
Oxfam and local partners help farmers cope with crop failures, food shortages.
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