Mining company responses to issues raised in South African banks footprint report
The mining companies named in Southern Africa Resource Watch's report, South African Banks Footprint in SADC Mining Projects, have responded to the concerns raised:
Lonmin re housing at Marikana, South Africa: Marikana: Lonmin defends housing plan
AngloGold Ashanti re Geita Gold Mine, Tanzania: Tanzanian farmers displaced by mining live like refugees [includes statements by AngloGold regarding compensation provided]
Gem Diamonds re Ghaghoo mine, Botswana: Gem Diamonds declined to respond when previously asked
Glencore response re Mutanda Mining (Kolwezi),and Katanga Mining, Dem. Rep. of Congo, to Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Vedanta Resources response re Konkola Copper Mines, Zambia
Coal of Africa response to previous report re Vele mine, South Africa