International relief and development organization Oxfam America raises concerns about the potential impacts of mining minerals in Haiti and urges the Haitian government to tread carefully before entering any agreements with mining companies. The call to action comes as representatives from Haitian civil society, the government, mining companies, technical experts and international donors will convene in Haiti to identify and discuss critical issues that must be addressed to ensure a positive outcome from mining in the country...US-based Newmont Mining, Canadian miner Eurasian Minerals and various other mining companies are pursuing an estimated $20 billion worth of gold and other minerals in the country’s northern mountains.